TM 5-2420-224-20-2
POWER STEERING GEAR ADJUSTMENT
This task covers:
Adjustment
INITIALL SETUP
Tools and Special Equipment:
TOOl Kit, SC 5180-90-CL-N26
Peraonnel Required: (2)
References:
TM 5-2420-224-10
Equipment Condition:
Reference
Condition Description
TM 5-2420-224-10
Vehicle Parked on Level
Ground with Front Wheels
Straight Ahead and
Engine Running
General Safety Instructions:
W A R N I NG
Before adjusting power steering
gear, make sure parking brake
is applied and transmission is
in NEUTRAL. Failure to do so
c o u l d r e s u l t i n i n j u r y t o
personnel.
ADJUSTMENTl
1.
Hold adjusting screw (1) and loosen nut (2).
2.
Rotate steering wheel left or right until slight amount of resistance is felt.
3.
if amount of rotation exceeds 0.75 in. (0.03 mm) beyond center, rotate steering wheel back to center.
4.
Turn adjusting screw (1) clockwise 1/4-turn.
5.
Repeat steps 1 thru 4 until rotation does not exceed 0.75 in. (0.03 mm).
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