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Table 3-1. Troubleshooting (Cont)
Malfunction
Test or Inspection
Corrective Action
STEERING (CONT)
Step 5. Check for steering gear control valve sticking.
l Repair (page 19-8) or replace steering gear (page 7-4).
3. EXTERNAL OIL LEAKS FROM STEERING GEAR.
NOTE
External leakage is not acceptable from steering gear.
Step 1. Check for leak at rubber relief plug (on frame side of steering gear).
l Repair (page 19-8) or replace steering gear (page 7-4).
Step 2. Check for leak at shaft seals.
l Repair (page 19-8) or replace steering gear (page 7-4).
4. OVERSTEER OR DARTING.
Step 1. Disconnect lower steering column from steering gear and check both upper
and lower columns for binding.
l Replace defective column or universal joint (TM 9-2320-363-20).
Step 2. Disconnect steering gear pitman arm and check front end components for
binding.
l Replace defective components (TM 9-2320-363-20).
5. HIGH STEERING EFFORT IN ONE DIRECTION.
Step 1. Check for sufficient pump pressure (Malfunction 2, step 2).
l If pressure is less than 900 psi (621 kPa), repair (page 19-2)
or replace power steering pump (page 7-2).
Step 2. Check for sufficient pump flow (Malfunction 2, step 3).
l Repair (page 19-2) or replace power steering pump (page 7-2).
Step 3. Check for defective teflon seals in steering control valve.
l Repair (page 19-8) or replace steering gear (page 7-4).
Step 4. Check for steering gear control valve sticking.
l Repair (page 19-8) or replace steering gear (page 7-4).
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