TM 5-3805-298-23-2
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Table 1. Excessive Force Needed to Turn Steering Wheel - Continued.
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MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Force to Turn Steering Wheel With
Excessive Force Needed To
Engine Running Is 13 to 17 lb-in.
Turn Steering Wheel -
(1.46 1.92 Nm) Proceed to Test
Continued
Step 8.
Force to Turn Steering Wheel With
Engine Running Is Greater Than
17 lb-in. (1.92 Nm) Proceed to Test
Step 3.
Test Step 3. Inspect Fluid in
Hydraulic Oil Tank.
1. Turn ignition switch and battery
disconnect switch to OFF position
(TM 5-3805-298-10).
2. Visually inspect sight glass; normal
Hydraulic Oil Level Is Normal
hydraulic oil level should be
Proceed to step 3.
between the top and bottom marks
Hydraulic Oil Level Is Low Add
on the sight glass (WP 0368).
hydraulic oil as required (WP 0368).
Proceed to Test Step 8.
3. Visually inspect hydraulic oil in
Air Bubbles Present in Hydraulic
sight glass for air bubbles.
Fluid Proceed to Test Step 4.
No Air Bubbles Present in Hydraulic
Fluid - Proceed to Test Step 5.
Test Step 4. Inspect Hydraulic
Suction Hoses.
1. Inspect suction hoses on hydraulic
Suction Hoses Are Not Leaking
tank for Class III leaks
Proceed to step 2.
Suction Hoses Are Leaking Tighten
or replace suction hoses on hydraulic
tank (WP 0173).
Proceed to Test Step 8.
2. Visually inspect the supply hoses
Pump Supply Hoses Are Not
of the pump for Class III leaks
Leaking Proceed to step 3.
Pump Supply Hoses Are Leaking
Tighten or replace pump supply hoses
Proceed to Test Step 8.
3. Remove main control valve cover
for access to hoses
(WP 0371).
4. Visually inspect hoses to the main
Main Control Valve Hoses Are Not
control valve for Class III leaks.
Leaking Proceed to step 5.
Main Control Valve Hoses Are
Leaking Tighten or replace main
control valve hoses (WP 0173).
Proceed to Test Step 8.
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