TM 5-3800-205-23-1
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES - CONTINUED
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Table 8. Steering System Troubleshooting Procedures - Continued.
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
4. Machine Turns Slowly in One Direction.
1. Check for hydraulic oil
a. If any leakage is found, notify
leakage at piston seals on
DS Maintenance to replace
steering cylinder(s).
steering cylinder(s).
b. If problem still exists, go to
test step 2.
a. If spool does not center
2. Check that main control spool
correctly or if less than full
in steering control valve is
travel of spool was found,
centered and spool achieves
notify DS Maintenance to
full travel.
replace steering control
valve.
b. If problem still exists, go to
test step 3.
3. Check for leakage at steering
a. If any leakage is found, notify
control valve.
DS Maintenance to replace
steering control valve.
b. If problem still exists, go to
test step 4.
4. Check for oil leakage past ball
If any leakage is found, notify
of steering control valve ball
DS Maintenance to replace
check valve.
steering control valve.
5. Steering is Erratic.
1. Check tires
for
proper
a. Inflate tires to proper
pressure.
pressure (TM 5-3800-205-
10-1 or TM 5-3800-205-10-
2).
b. If problem still exists, go to
test step 2.
a. If main spool shows signs of
2. Check for freedom of
movement of main control
restricted movement, notify
spool in steering control
DS Maintenance to replace
valve.
steering control valve.
b. If problem still exists, go to
test step 3.
3. Check for air in steering
a. If air is found, notify DS
system.
Maintenance to replace
steering vane pump.
b. If problem still exists, go to
test step 4.
4. Perform Steering System
a. If low output pressure is
indicated,
notify
DS
Maintenance to replace
steering control valve.
