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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 level should be between FULL and ADD marks with mast lowered.
a. If oil level is not between FULL and ADD marks on dipstick with mast lowered, add oil (refer to
current lubrication order).
b. 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.

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