TM 5-3805-261-23-1
STEERING SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES - CONTINUED
0011 00
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
NOTE
1.
Wheels Turn Slowly or Not
at All When Steering
Tests 2 and 3 are for right steering valve. Repeat tests 2 and 3 for left steer-
Wheel Is Turned -
ing valve.
Continued.
2.
Check pressure at steering valve.
a. Remove plug and preformed
packing from relief valve.
b. Install 0 to 2,500 psi (0 to 17,238
kPa) hydraulic pressure gauge.
c. Start engine and operate all
implements until operating
temperature is reached.
d. Increase engine speed to 1,500
RPM.
e. Turn steering wheel from straight
1. If pressure is too low, go to step 2. If
ahead position until wheels hit
pressure is within limits, go to step 3.
stops (TM 5-3805-261-10).
If pressure is too high, relief valve is
Pressure gauge should read 1,850
stuck closed. Repair relief valve (WP
to 1,900 psi (12,755 to 13,100 kPa).
0323 00).
2. Replace relief valve (WP 0323 00).
3. Replace steering valve (WP 0321 00 or
WP 0322 00).
PLUG
PREFORMED
PACKING
STEERING
VALVE
SHIM
397--4314
0011 00-2
