TM 9-2320-302-20
0015 00-1
STEERING SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING
0015 00
Table 1. Steering System Troubleshooting Procedures.
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Loss of Steering Control.
1. Check for failed mounting of
steering
wheel
to
steering
column shaft.
Replace steering wheel or column
shaft if defective (WP 0167 00 or
WP 0168 00).
2. Check for defective steering
wheel.
Replace
steering
wheel
if
defective (WP 0167 00).
3. Check for defective universal
joint.
Replace
universal
joint
if
defective (WP 0168 00).
4. Check tie rod, pitman arm, and
drag link for damage.
Replace tie rod, pitman arm or
drag link if damaged (WP
0169 00).
2. Difficult Steering.
1. Check
universal
shaft
for
damage.
Replace
universal
shaft
if
damaged (WP 0168 00).
2. Check
for
defective
yoke
assembly.
Replace
universal
shaft
if
defective (WP 0168 00).
3. Check for defective attaching
hardware.
Tighten
or
replace
attaching
hardware if defective (WP
0168 00).
3. Tie Rod, Drag Link or Pitman Arm Fails.
1. Check for proper lubrication.
Replace tie rod assembly (Notify
Direct Support Maintenance).
2. Check tie rod assembly for
corrosion.
Replace tie rod assembly if
corroded (Notify Direct Support
Maintenance).
4. Hose Assembly Fails (Leaks).
1. Check hose assembly for loose
and damaged fittings.
Tighten or replace fittings as
necessary (WP 0170 00).
2. Check hose for cracks and
brittleness.
Replace hose assembly if cracked
or brittle (WP 0170 00).
5. Power Steering Reservoir Leaks.
1. Check for dirty filter and
contamination.
Replace filter (WP 0170 00).
2. Check for loose or damaged
fitting connection(s).
Replace or repair power steering
fitting (WP 0170 00).
3. Check
for
damaged
cover
assembly and loose or damaged
wing screw.
Tighten or replace cover assembly
and wing screw as necessary (WP
0170 00).
4. Check power steering reservoir
for damage and cracks.
Replace power steering reservoir
if damaged or cracked (WP
0170 00).
