TM 9-2320-366-34-1 1. START Is steering knuckle free from damage? YES YES 2. Damaged steering knuckle will cause hard steering. Is front axle shafts universal joints free from damage? Damaged front axle shaft universal joint will cause hard steering. NO NO Faulty steering knuckle. Faulty front axle shafts universal joints. Steering gear assembly out of adjustment. f1.  HARD TO STEER KNOWN INFO POSSIBLE PROBLEMS WARNING Read WARNING on following page. TEST OPTIONS Visual inspection REASON FOR QUESTION KNOWN INFO POSSIBLE PROBLEMS TEST OPTIONS Visual inspection REASON FOR QUESTION Replace front axle shaft (para 9-3). INITIAL SETUP   Equipment Conditions     Engine shut down (TM 9-2320-366-10-1).   Personnel Required     (2) Tools and Special Tools   Tool Kit, Genl Mech (Item 78, Appendix B)   Jack, Dolly-Type, Hydraulic (Item 37, Appendix B)   Trestle, Motor Vehicle Maintenance (Item 81, Appendix B)   Goggles, Industrial (Item 28, Appendix B) Tires OK. Steering oil level OK. Power steering pump hoses and fittings OK. Air compressor OK. Power steering pump OK. Steering gear OK. Steering shaft and tie rods OK. Pitman arm and drag link OK. Replace steering knuckle mechanism (para 9-6). Tires OK. Steering oil level OK. Power steering pump hoses and fittings OK. Air compressor OK. Power steering pump OK. Steering gear OK. Steering shaft and tie rods OK. Pitman arm and drag link OK. Steering knuckle OK. Faulty front axle shafts universal joints. Steering gear assembly out of adjustment. 2-976