TRUCK IS HARD TO STEER. (Cont) -726250835

TM 9-2320-364-34-1

If matchmarks are not aligned during installation of yoke, erratic steering will result. Erratic steering can

cause serious injury or death to personnel.

VISUAL INSPECTION

(1) Match mark Axle No. 5 steering shaft

yoke and rear steering gear.

(2) Remove screw, and locknut from Axle

No. 5 steering shaft yoke. Discard

locknut.

(3) Slide Axle No. 5 steering shaft forward

until yoke is free of rear steering gear

input shaft. Support steering shaft to

keep it from falling.

(4) Turn Axle No. 5 steering shaft by

hand.

(a) If shaft bearing binds and does

not turn freely or shaft is bent,

replace bearing and/or shaft

(Para 12-6).

(b) If shaft bearing turns freely and

shaft is OK, perform Steps (5)

and (6) below and go to Step 5 of

this Fault.

(5) Align match marks on yoke and rear

steering gear.

(6) Slide yoke onto steering gear input

shaft and install screw and locknut.