TM 10-3930-641-34-1
STEERING SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT)
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
8. STEERING WHEEL IS HARD TO TURN WHEN STEERING QUICKLY AWAY FROM A FULL TURN
Inspect ball check and plug assembly in neutralizer valve. Determine if there is enough clearance between ball
check and stud assembly. (See TM 10-3930-641-20.)
Repair or replace stud assembly as necessary. (See page 6-7.)
9. STEERING WHEEL CAN STILL BE TURNED WHEN VEHICLE IS AT FULL TURN
Step 1. Check adjustment of striker assembly. (See TM 10-3930-641-20.)
Readjust striker assembly. (See TM 10-3930-641-20.)
Step 2. Inspect neutralizer valve ball check seat for defects.
Repair valve seat or replace neutralizer valve. (See page 6-10.)
Step 3. Determine if relief valve opens before striker assembly moves neutralizer valve stem.
a. Readjust striker assembly to correct setting. (See TM 10-3930-641-20.)
b. Adjust relief valve setting. Use shims till relief valve opens at 2425 lbs. to 2575. (See page 6-10.)
10. VEHICLE TURNS CORRECTLY WHEN MOVING, BUT IS SLOW TURNING IN BOTH DIRECTIONS WHEN CARRYING LOAD
Step 1. Inspect relief valve.
a.
Look for leakage past relief valve seat.
Replace seat. (See page 6-28.)
b.
Look for leakage past relief valve seals.
Replace seals. (See page 6-28.)
Step 2. Check for leakage past both ball resolver seats.
Replace resolver ball and seat assembly. (See page 6-28.)
Step 3. Inspect flow control valve.
Repair/replace. (See page 6-28.)
11. VEHICLE TURNS CORRECTLY WHEN MOVING BUT IS SLOW TURNING IN ONE DIRECTION WHEN CARRYING LOAD
Inspect ball resolver valve.
a.
If vehicle turns slowly in a right turn, replace upper seat and seal in ball resolver valve. (See page 6-28.)
b.
If vehicle in a left turn, replace lower seat and seal in ball resolver valve. (See page 6-28.)
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