TM-9-2320-283-20-3
TRUCK TRACTOR, LINE HAUL, 50,000 GVWR, 6X4, M915A1
TECHNICAL MANUAL; ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE PART 3 OF 3
DECEMBER 1983
TM-9-2320-283-20-3 - Page 73 of 756
TM 9-2320-283-20-3
STEERING SYSTEM.
3-212. STEERING SYSTEM TESTING (Continued).
LOCATION/ITEM
ACTION
REMARKS
B. POWER STEERING PUMP PRESSURE TEST.
7. Analyzer (8).
a. Install, if not already
Refer to steps 1 thru 6.
installed.
CAUTION
To avoid damaging steering pump, do
not keep the load valve closed for
longer than 5 seconds.
b. With engine idling, close
Pressure should be at
valve and read pressure
least 1850 psi. If
gage
pressure is below 1850
Psi,
replace steering
pump and reservoir (para
3-221).
Pressure should
not exceed 2000 psi.
NOTE
Before doing next test, allow fluid to
cool to between 125°F and 135°F. If
no
other
tests
are.
to
be
done
on
steering system, go to step 9.
C. POWER STEERING PUMP FLOW TEST.
8. Analyzer (8).
a. Install, if not already
installed.
Refer to steps 1 thru 6.
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