TM-9-2320-272-23-1
TRUCK, 5-TON, 6X6, M939, M939A1, AND M939A2 SERIES TRUCKS (DIESEL)
TECHNICAL MANUAL; FIELD MAINTENANCE MANUAL; VOLUME 1 OF 5
SEPTEMBER 2012
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EXCESSIVE PLAY IN STEERING WHEEL - Continued
STEP
1.
DOES STEERING WHEEL HAVE EXCESSIVE PLAY?
a.
Check steering wheel free play.
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Figure 1.
Steering Wheel.
b.
With engine running, place stiff wire against dash that’s long enough to touch the steering wheel rim.
c.
Turn steering wheel left then right until there is resistance.
d.
Mark the points on the steering wheel where the travel ends.
e.
Measure the distance between these to points. Distance should be less than 2 1/2 in. (6.3 cm).
CONDITION/INDICATION
DOES STEERING WHEEL HAVE EXCESSIVE PLAY?
DECISION
YES - Go to Step (2).
NO - Go to Step (6) to verify problem is solved.
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