TM 9-2320-302-34
0008 00-1
STEERING SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING
0008 00
Table 1. Steering System Troubleshooting Procedures.
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Abnormal Noise.
1. If clicking noise is heard when
initiating steering maneuver or
when changing directions of
turn, some linkage component
is probably loose and shifting
under load.
Tighten
or
replace
loose
or
defective components.
2. Check for excessive air in fluid
(fluid is foamy) and/or low
fluid level.
Fill pump reservoir to proper level
(TM 9-2320-302-10).
2. No Recovery.
1. Disconnect
lower
steering
column from steering gear and
check
steering
column
for
binding.
1. Replace defective tilt steering
column (WP 0090 00).
2. Replace
defective
universal
joint (TM 9-2320-302-20).
2. Check for sufficient pump
pressure as follows:
(a) Disconnect pressure hose
from power steering pump.
(b) Connect adapter hose from
adapter kit (Item 4, WP 0126 00)
to power steering pump.
(c) Connect hose from dial end
of
power
steering
tester
(Item 127, WP 0126 00) to
adapter hose.
(d) Connect hose from load
valve end of power steering
tester to pressure hose.
CAUTION
Before performing step e, ensure load valve is completely open
to prevent damage to flow/pressure valve.
(e) With engine idling, rotate
steering wheel to left and
right for 5 minutes to warm
power steering fluid.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to power steering pump during perfor-
mance of step f, do not allow load valve to be closed for more
than 5 seconds.
