TRUCK STEERING SLOW TO RESPOND OR INTERMITTENT.

TM 9-2320-273-10

Table 3-1. Troubleshooting - Continued

MALFUNCTION

TEST FOR INSPECTION

CORRECTIVE ACTION

18. TRUCK STEERING SLOW TO RESPOND OR INTERMITTENT.

Step 1. Check power steering fluid reservoir for proper fluid level.

Add fluid if necessary.

Step 2. Check for proper operation of power steering.

With truck standing still, turn wheels from stop to stop and

hold against each stop for 5 seconds. Repeat this several

times. If steering problem continues, notify Organizational

Maintenance.

TRANSMISSION

19. FOAMY FLUID ON TRANSMISSION DIPSTICK.

Check level on dipstick with engine off and truck on level ground.

If fluid level is above FULL mark on dipstick, notify

Organizational Maintenance.

20. SLOW OR ERRATIC TRANSMISSION CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT.

Check dipstick to make sure fluid is at proper level.

With truck on level ground and engine off, add fluid, as

required, to maintain proper level. If fluid is sufficient,

notify Organizational Maintenance.

21. TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE GAGE INDICATES FLUID IS

OVERHEATING DURING NORMAL OPERATION. NORMAL OPERATING

TEMPERATURE RANGE IS 190F-265F.

Step 1. Check transmission fluid level on dipstick.

Add fluid, if necessary.

Step 2. Check dipstick for evidence of foamy fluid.

Refer to Malfunction 19.

Step 3. Check dipstick for evidence of discoloration that could indicate

water/antifreeze in fluid.

If there is discoloration of fluid, notify Organizational

Maintenance.