TM 9-2320-365-20-2
2-1910
p2. WANDERS, PULLS TO ONE SIDE, OR SHIMMIES
1.
Lugnuts OK.
Tires OK.
Faulty steering shaft and
tie rod.
Faulty pitman arm and
drag link.
Faulty steering gear
assembly.
Brakes out of adjustment.
Faulty U-joints, splines
or yokes.
Is steering shaft
and tie rod properly
lubricated, secure,
and free from
damage?
A steering shaft or tie rod
that is loose, damaged,
or requires lubrication may
cause vehicle to wander,
pull to one side, or
shimmy.
YES
NO
START
KNOWN INFO
POSSIBLE PROBLEMS
TEST OPTIONS
REASON FOR QUESTION
Visual inspection
Manual check
INITIAL SETUP
Equipment Conditions
Engine shut down (TM 9-2320-365-10).
Tools and Special Tools
Tool Kit, Genl Mech (Item 44, Appendix C)
Lubricate tie rods (Appendix H).
Replace loose or damaged tie rods
(para 13-4). Notify DS maintenance
of damaged steering shaft or U-joint.