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.
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