HIGH STEERING EFFORT IN BOTH DIRECTIONS (Cont)

TM 9-2320-285-24-2

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STEERING SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT)

MALFUNCTION

TEST OR INSPECTION

CORRECTIVE ACTION

8. HIGH STEERING EFFORT IN BOTH DIRECTIONS (Cont)

a. If valve spool is damaged, worn, or sticks in valve bore, replace valve assembly (para 3-28d).

b. If valve spool is not damaged or worn, proceed to step 6 below.

Step 6.

Disassemble power steering gear (para 3-28d) and check seals for damage.

a. If seals are damaged, replace (para 3-28d).

b. If seals are not damaged, overhaul or replace power steering gear (para 3-28d).

9. LOST MOTION AT STEERING WHEEL

Step 1.

Check ball sockets for looseness and wear.

a. If ball sockets are loose, tighten (para 3-28e); if components are worn, replace components (para 3-28e).

b. If ball sockets are not loose or worn, proceed to step 2 below.

Step 2.

Check if pitman arm is loose on power steering gear sector shaft.

a. If pitman arm is loose, tighten nut (para 3-28d).

b. If pitman arm is not loose, proceed to step 3 below.

Step 3.

Check if power steering gear mounting capscrews are loose.

a. If power steering gear mounting capscrews are loose, tighten (para 3-28d).

b. If power steering gear mounting capscrews are tight, proceed to step 4 below.

Step 4.

Check if universal joint mounting screws are loose.

Grasp slip yoke and move side to side. There should be only slight movement.

a. If a large amount of movement is felt, remove, repair, and reinstall universal joint (para 3-28b).

b. If slight movement only is felt, proceed to step 5 below.

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