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TM 5-4210-220-12
Table 4-2 UNIT TROUBLESHOOTING - Continued
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Step 2. Check actuating shaft seal surface for wear.
Replace/polish as required, (see para. 4-25).
10j STEERING WHEEL HAS EXCESSIVE BACKLASH
Step 1. Check steering shaft universal joints for wear.
Replace universal joints, (see para. 4-25).
Step 2. Check backlash in miter box.
Replace miter box, (see para. 4-25).
Step 3. Check for loose steering shaft or worn splines.
Replace steering shaft, (see para. 4-25).
Step 4. Check pitman arm and steering axle balls.
Replace pitman arm or axle balls, (see para. 4-25).
Step 5. Check adjustment of drag link.
Adjust as required, (see para. 4-25).
Step 6. Check tightness of steering column, miter box and steering gear mounting hardware.
Tighten.
Step 7. Check steering gear.
Repair steering gear, (see para. 4-25).
10k WHEELS WILL NOT ATTEMPT TO RETURN TO STRAIGHT AHEAD POSITION FROM TURNS
Step 1. Check steering column and steering shafts for binding.
Replace column or universal joints, (see para. 4-25).
Step 2. Check mounting of steering gear.
Tighten mounting hardware.
Step 3. Check drag link ends for seizing.
Regrease or adjust drag link ends.
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