TB 9-2320-335-13&P
STEERING SYSTEM
DIAGNOSTIC FLOWCHART
FROM C-9,
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TEST OPTIONS
C10
KNOWN INFO
1. VISUAL
WITH VEHICLE STARTED, TURN
WHEELS, TIRES, BRAKES
2. REMOVE STEERING GEAR
OK
STEERING WHEEL LEFT AND RIGHT
(PARA. 8-20.1) AND INSPECT
FOR CRACKS.
AND OBSERVE STEERING GEAR
SYSTEM OK
MOUNTING AREA. IS THERE ANY
BALL JOINTS OK
MOVEMENT?
REASON FOR QUESTION
CONTROL ARMS OK
SHOCKS/SPRINGS OK
If cracks are present in the welds or
SERPENTINE BELT &
inner/outer frame rails, the steering
gear could move, causing serious
PULLEY OK
problems with steering.
CAPSCREWS OK
POSSIBLE PROBLEMS
CRACKS AT BOSS
NO
NO FAULTS
WELDS OR
INNER/OUTER FRAME
RAILS
YES
NOTIFY
GENERAL SUPPORT
MAINTENANCE.
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