TM 9-2320-283-20-3
STEERING SYSTEM.
3-217.2. STEERING GEAR POPPET ADJUSTMENT (Continued).
LOCATION/ITEM
ACTION
REMARKS
ANALYZE/ADJUSTMENT (Continued).
NOTE
The power steering pump has an internal system relief valve to limit maximum
pump pressure to 1850-2050 psi (12756-14135 kPa). Observed operating pres-
sure is variable and dependent on the resistance within the steering system (e.g.,
tire inflation, floor surface). Typically, system pressure will be approximately
900-1500 psi (7480-10343 kPa) with properly inflated tires on concrete floor.
4. Rear poppet adjusting screw (5),
and locknut (6).
Adjust, lock and tighten.
Note system operating
pressure on analyzer as
you turn wheel from
straight ahead position to
the full left. Pressure
should be above 900 psi
(6205) kPa) until the
steering stop contacts the
3/16-inch spacer and
steering stop boss, then
drops to 400-900 psi
(2758-6205 kPa). If ob-
served operating pressure
does not hold until the
stop makes contact, back
out the left side (rear) pop-
pet adjusting screw. If
system pressure does not
relieve as the stop makes
contact, turn poppet ad-
justing screw in. Lock
poppet adjusting screw in
this position by tightening
locknut. Torque to 12-18
lb-ft (16-24 N•m) and re-
move spacer.
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