TM  10-3930-638-24&P 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 3-24b). 3-155