TM-9-2320-387-10 HMMWV Operator Manual Download
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TM 9-2320-387-10 1 l-24. STEERING CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION (Cont’d) 0 A 0 B 0 C 0 D 0 E 0 F 0 G 0 H 0 I 1-28 STEERING WHEEL - Serves as manual steering control for the operator. STEERING COLUMN - Transmits turning effort from steering wheel to intermediate steering sh&. INTER.MEDIATE STEERING SHAFT - Permits angle of torque from steering column to input shaft of power steering gear. STEERING GEAR - Converts hydraulic power from steering pump to mechanical power at pitman arm. PITMAN ARM - Transfers steering torque from power steering gear to center link. TIE ROD ASSEMBLY - Transmits movement from center link to geared hub. GEARED HUB - Serves as the pivot point and link for the front wheels via the tie rod assembly. CENTER LINK - Transmits movement from pitman arm to tie rods. IDLER ARM - Supports right side of center link.