TM-9-2320-285-24-1
TRUCK TRACTOR, YARD TYPE, 43,500 LB GVW, DED, 4X2, ARMY MODEL M878A1
TECHNICAL MANUAL; ORGANIZATIONAL, DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
OCTOBER 1985
TM-9-2320-285-24-1 - Page 689 of 987
TM 9-2320-285-24-1
2-58. STEERING SYSTEM MAINTENANCE (CONT)
c.
Power Steering Reservoir.
This task covers:
a. Servicing
d. Cleaning
b. Removal
e. Inspection
c. Disassembly
f. Reassembly
g. Installation
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
Personnel Required
No. 1 Common Organizational Maintenance
Wheel Vehicle Mechanic MOS 63B
Tool Kit
Open end wrench set
Equipment Condition
Two quart funnel
Paragraph
Condition Description
Two gallon container
Tractor parked on level
Materials/Parts
surface, parking brake
Cleaning solvent
Item 1, Appendix C
applied, and engine off.
Clean cloths
Item 2, Appendix C
Cab tilted 45 degrees.
Hydraulic oil
Item 22, Appendix C
Gasket
FSCM 33457 PN 250389S
O-ring
FSCM 33457 PN 3301603S
Filter element
FSCM 33457 PN LF634
STEP
LOCATION
ITEM
ACTION
REMARKS
SERVICING
1
Power
a. Two gallon
Position
Under power steering gear to
steering
container
drain hydraulic oil
gear,
b. Connector
a. Loosen
Para 2-58b
bottom
b. Disconnect
c. Allow to
Dispose of used oil properly
drain
d. Cap
2
Power
a. Dipstick (1)
Remove
steering
reservoir,
top
WARNING
Spring (6) is under tension. Hold cover (4) down with your hand when removing capscrew (2). Failure to
do so could cause serious injury by cover (4) flying up and hitting your eye. If you are injured, obtain
medical aid immediately.
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