TM 9-2320-365-20-2
2-1906
NO
YES
NO
YES
Faulty steering shaft and
tie rod.
Faulty pitman arm and
drag link.
Tires OK.
Steering oil level OK.
Power steering pump oil
hoses and fittings OK.
Air compressor OK.
Power steering pump OK.
Steering gear assembly OK.
Is pitman arm and
drag link secure,
and free from damage?
Tires OK.
Steering oil level OK.
Power steering pump oil
hoses and fittings OK.
Air compressor OK.
Power steering pump OK.
Steering gear assembly OK.
Steering shaft and tie
rods OK.
Faulty pitman arm and
drag link.
3.
4.
Is steering shaft and
tie rod properly
lubricated, secure,
and free from damage?
Visual inspection
Steering Shaft/Tie Rod Test
Vehicle may steer hard
if steering shaft or tie
rod is loose, damaged,
or requires lubrication.
Visual inspection
Pitman Arm/Drag Link Test
Vehicle may steer hard
if pitman arm or drag link
is loose or damaged.
KNOWN INFO
POSSIBLE PROBLEMS
TEST OPTIONS
REASON FOR QUESTION
KNOWN INFO
POSSIBLE PROBLEMS
TEST OPTIONS
REASON FOR QUESTION
Lubricate tie rods (Appendix H).
Replace damaged tie rods (para 13-4).
Notify DS maintenance of damaged
steering shaft.
Tighten loose drag link.
Replace drag link (para 13-3).
Notify DS maintenance of
loose or damaged pitman
arm.
p1. HARD TO STEER (CONT)
