TM 9-2320-365-20-2
2-1908
Does steering gear
assembly output
shaft turn freely
by hand?
Vehicle may steer hard
if steering gear assembly
output shaft is binding.
NO
YES
Vehicle may be hard
to steer if power steering
pump is leaking,
or mounting is loose
or damaged.
NO
YES
Faulty steering gear
assembly.
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.
Tires OK.
Steering oil level OK
Power steering pump oil
hoses and fittings OK.
Air compressor OK.
Faulty power steering pump.
Faulty steering gear
assembly.
Faulty steering shaft and
tie rod.
Faulty pitman arm and
drag link.
Is power steering pump free
from leaks or damage and is
required mounting hardware
secure and free from damage?
5.
6.
KNOWN INFO
POSSIBLE PROBLEMS
TEST OPTIONS
REASON FOR QUESTION
KNOWN INFO
POSSIBLE PROBLEMS
TEST OPTIONS
REASON FOR QUESTION
Visual inspection
Steering Gear Assembly Test
Tighten power steering pump and
hoses. Notify DS maintenance of
damaged power steering pump.
Notify DS Maintenance.
Notify DS Maintenance.
p1. HARD TO STEER (CONT)
