HARD STEERING - CONTINUED - TM-9-2320-270-20-10240

TM9-2320-270-20-1

TROUBLESHOOTING - CONTINUED

MALFUNCTION

TEST OR INSPECTION

CORRECTIVE ACTION

71. HARD STEERING CONTINUED.

WARNING

Hydraulic jacks, such as the one supplied with truck, are intended for lifting truck, not

supporting vehicle after it is raised. Do not get under M911 after it is raised unless it is

properly supported with trestles or blocks. Truck could fall on you causing injury or

death.

Check two steering knuckles (1) for damage and freedom of movement by jack-

Step 11.

ing tire off ground, unhooking linkage and using pry bar.

If either steering knuckle is loose or binding, hookup linkage and notify

direct support maintenance.

Open left side of hood and remove left side panel (TM 9-2320-270-10).

Step 12.

Check steering column (2) and U-joint (3) for damage or binding (page 4-1).

If column or U-joint are damaged or binding, lubricate

(LO 9-2320-270-12), or notify direct support maintenance for repair.

Check power steering pump (4) for excessive noise or heat (page 4-1).

Step 13.

a. If pump is noisy or overheating, replace (page 4-985).

b. If truck still steers hard, install left side panel and close left side of

hood (TM 9-2320-270-10), and notify direct support maintenance.

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