Section XXVII. MAINTENANCE OF POWER STEERING SYSTEM

TM 5-4210-224-14 & P

Section XXVII. MAINTENANCE OF POWER STEERING SYSTEM

Para.

Power Steering Pump

General ................................ .................... 4-225

Replacement ................................ ............ 4-229

Pitman Shaft Seal Replacement ............... 4-228

Power Steering System

Power Steering Gear

Maintenance ................................ ............ 4-226

Replacement ................................ ............ 4-227

4-225. GENERAL.

This section contains information on the maintenance of the power steering

system that are maintainable at the Organizational level.

4-226. POWER STEERING SYSTEM MAINTENANCE.

This task covers:

a. Testing

b. Removal

c. Installation

d. Adjustment

INITIAL SETUP:

Material/Parts

Test Equipment

Power Steering Gauge

Crocus Cloth

(J-5176D)

(Appendix D, Item 10)

Power Steering Gauge Adapter, 18 mm

Power Steering Fluid

(J-5176-20)

(Appendix D, Item 14)

Tools

General Safety Instructions

Pocket Thermometer (0-2200F)

Transmission in (N) neutral.

(J-5421-20)

Parking brake and micro-brakelock set.

Power Steering Analyzer

(J-25323)

Power Steering Analyzer Adapter

(J-29525)

General Mechanics Tool Kit

Belt Tension Gauge

(J-24600B)

TESTING

NOTE

method used to identify and isolate

The power steering system may be

hydraulic circuit difficulties.

tested using either the power

steering gauge, or the power

All test are made with the engine

steering analyzer. The analyzer

idling

normal

operating

will measure the flow rate in

temperature.

Check the idle

addition to the pressure.

The

adjustment and if necessary adjust

power steering system test is a

the engine idle speed to the correct

specification.

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