STEERING SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING - TM-9-2320-303-24-20029

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STEERING SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING

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Steering System Troubleshooting Procedures

INITIAL SETUP

Tools and Special Tools - Continued

Maintenance Level

Tester, power steering (Item 98, WP 0313 00)

Direct Support

Materials/Parts

Tools and Special Tools

Rag, wiping (Item 39, WP 0312 00)

Tool kit, general mechanic's (Item 102, WP 0313

00)

Adapter kit, mechanical (Item 3, WP 0313 00)

Table 1. Steering System Troubleshooting Procedures .

MALFUNCTION

TEST or INSPECTION

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. Disconnect lower steering 1. Replace defective tilt steering

1. No Recovery.

column (WP 0266 00).

column from steering gear and

check steering column for

binding.

2. Replace defective universal

joint (WP 0157 00).

2. Check for sufficient pump

pressure as follows:

(a) Disconnect pressure hose

from power steering pump.

(b) Connect adapter hose from

adapter kit to power steering

pump.

of power steering tester to

adapter hose.

(d) Connect hose from load

valve end of power steering

tester to pressure hose.

CAUTION

Before performing step e, ensure load valve is completely open

to prevent damage to flow/pressure valve.

(e)

With engine idling, rotate

steering wheel to left and

right for 5 minutes to warm

power steering fluid.

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