STEERING WHEEL TURNS HARD IN BOTH DIRECTIONS

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3-23. STEERING COLUMN AND CYLINDER TROUBLESHOOTING (cont)

MALFUNCTION

TEST OR INSPECTION

CORRECTIVE ACTION

2. STEERING WHEEL TURNS HARD IN BOTH DIRECTIONS (cont)

Step 3. Rotate steering wheel until vehicle is fully turned

(articulated) to the right.

With engine off, loosen two clmps and slide cylin-

der 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 could cause

bodily injury.

Start engine and hold steering wheel at the full right

turn position.

Check for hydraulic oil leakage from the open steer-

ing cylinder elbow, then stop engine.

a. Hydraulic oil coming from open steering cylinder elbow indicates internal steering cylinder

leakage. Repair steering cylinder assembly (para 3-24d).

b. If hydraulic oil does not leak from open steering cylinder elbow, repair steering gear (para

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