TM  10-3930-638-24&P MALFUNCTION TEST OR INSPECTION CORRECTIVE  ACTION 2.  VEHICLE  TURNS  CORRECTLY  IN  ONE  DIRECTION  BUT  NOT  IN  OTHER  DIRECTION  (cont) Step 5. Rotate steering wheel until vehicle is fully turned (articulated) to the right. With engine off. loosen two clamps and slide cylinder guard toward front of vehicle, and disconnect hose from elbow as shown. WARNING Keep hands and feet clear of steering cylinder assembly while checking for leakage. Failure to do so may cause serious injury. Start engine and hold steering wheel at the full right turn position. Check for hydraulic oil leakage from the open steering cylinder elbow, then stop engine. a. Hydraulic oil coming from open steering cylinder indicates internal steering cylinder leakage. Replace  steering  cylinder  assembly  (para  2-48c). b. If hydraulic oil does not leak from open steering cylinder elbow, replace steering gear (notify direct support  maintenance). 3. STEERING WHEEL TURNS HARD OR VEHICLE TURNS TOO SLOW Step 1. Check pressure in all tires (should be 45 PSI). a. If tire pressure is not 45 PSI in all tires, adjust to 45 PSI. b. If tire pressure is okay in all tires, proceed to step 2. Step 2. Check  oil  level  in  hydraulic  reservoir. oil a. b. level should be between FULL and ADD marks with mast lowered. If oil level is not between FULL and ADD marks on dipstick with mast lowered, add oil (refer to current  lubrication  order). If oil level is okay, proceed to step 3 below. Step 3. Check steering cylinders for oil leaks at rod end. a. If oil leaks are observed, replace steering cylinder. b. If oil leaks are not observed, proceed to step 4. 2-323

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