TM-9-2320-366-34-2

M1083 SERIES, 5 TON, 6x6, MEDIUM TACTICAL VEHICLES (MTV)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE; VOLUME NO. 2 OF 4

AUGUST 2005

CHANGE 2

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TM 9-2320-366-34-2

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Change 2

12-3.

STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENT (CONT)

(24) Perform drag link adjustment (TM 9-2320-366-20-3).

(25) Start engine (TM 9-2320-366-10-1).

(26) Turn steering wheel to left until stops are reached

and hold for ten seconds.

Check pressure reading

on STE/ICE-R.

Pressure reading should be

between 500-1000 psi (3448-6895 kPa).

(27) Turn wheels straight ahead.

(28) Loosen locknut (17) on top adjustment screw (18).

(29) Adjust top adjustment screw (18) to right or left.

(30) Turn steering wheel to left until stops are reached

and verify pressure is 650-750 psi (4482-5171 Kpa).

(31) Turn wheels straight ahead.

(32) Tighten locknut (17) on top adjustment screw (18) to

22 lb-ft (30 N•m).

CAUTION

NOTE

Step (24) is required if wheels do not point

straight ahead.

NOTE

If initial pressure is less than 5 psi replace

power steering pump (para 12-4).

NOTE

If pressure reading is not within range, turn

adjustment screw right to decrease pressure

or left to increase pressure.

Ensure adjustment screw does not turn when

tightening locknut.

Failure to comply may

result in damage to equipment.

NOTE

Repeat steps (29) through (31) until pressure

reading of 650-750 psi (4482-5171 Kpa) is

obtained.