TM 9-2320-302-34
0008 00-3
Table 1. Steering System Troubleshooting Procedures - Continued.
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
4. Oversteer or Darting.
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. Disconnect
steering
gear
pitman arm and check front end
components for binding.
Replace defective components
(TM 9-2320-302-20).
5. High Steering Effort in One Direction.
1. Check for sufficient pump
pressure (Malfunction 2, step
2).
If pressure is less than 900 psi
(62.07 bars), repair or replace
power steering pump
WP 0087 00 or WP 0086 00).
2. Check for sufficient pump flow
(Malfunction 2, step 3).
Repair or replace power steering
pump (WP 0087 00 or
WP 0086 00).
3. Check for defective teflon seals
in steering control valve.
Repair or replace steering gear
(WP 0089 00 or WP 0088 00).
4. Check for steering gear control
valve sticking.
Repair or replace steering gear
(WP 0089 00 or WP 0088 00).
6. High Steering Effort in Both Directions.
1. Check for sufficient pump
pressure (Malfunction 2, step
2).
If pressure is less than 900 psi
(62.07 bars), repair or replace
power steering pump
WP 0087 00 or WP 0086 00).
2. Check for sufficient pump flow
(Malfunction 2, step 3).
Repair or replace power steering
pump (WP 0087 00 or
WP 0086 00).
3. Check for defective teflon seals
in steering control valve.
Repair or replace steering gear
(WP 0089 00 or WP 0088 00).
4. Check for steering gear control
valve sticking.
Repair or replace steering gear
(WP 0089 00 or WP 0088 00).
5. High steering effort in one
direction.
Repair or replace steering gear
(WP 0089 00 or WP 0088 00).
