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TM 9-2320-360-34-1
PRESSURE TEST
WARNING
· Never disconnect any hydraulic hose while engine is
running. Allow several minutes after engine is shut
off for pressure to drop.
· Before testing hydraulic system with hydraulic
systems tester, load valve must be open.
· If pressure raises rapidly or appears to be
uncontrolled during the test, open load valve
immediately.
· Failure to comply may result in injury to personnel.
(1) Remove hose no. 2275 from rear steering gear.
(2) Install hose no. 2275 on pressure port fitting of hydraulic systems
tester.
(3) Install hose from reservoir port on hydraulic systems tester to rear
steering gear.
(4) Start engine (TM 9-2320-360-10).
CAUTION
Closing the load valve will drop the flow to zero and put
the pump into relief. This should be limited to 10 seconds.
Failure to comply may cause equipment damage.
NOTE
Before
proceeding
with
troubleshooting,
steering
reservoir should feel warm to the touch.
(5) Close the load valve and observe relief pressure. Open the load
valve.
(6) Shut off engine (TM 9-2320-360-10).
STEERING FLUID FLOW TEST
(1) Start engine (TM 9-2320-360-10).
(2) Turn steering wheel from left to full
right position, while assistant observes
flow reading.
(3) Shut off engine
(TM 9-2320-360-10).
(4) Remove hose from steering gear and
hydraulic systems tester.
(5) Remove hose no. 2275 form
hydraulic systems tester and install
on steering gear.
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