TM-9-2320-361-24-1 Field Maintenance Manual Volume 1 for M44A2 Series Trucks
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TM 9-2320-361-24-1 0008 00 0008 00-24 MECHANICAL SYSTEMS TROUBLESHOOTING - DIRECT SUPPORT (Contd) MALFUNCTION TEST OR INSPECTION CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. EXCESSIVE PLAY IN STEERING 1. Check steering gear knuckle condition for defects. 2. Check steering gear condition for defects. Inspect for excessive play (WP 0193 00). See WP 0008 00, table 7, malfunction 4. 1. If steering gear play is excessive, adjust (WP 0193 00). 2. If steering gear play remains excessive, repair or replace (WP 0192 00 and WP 0458 00). 2. STEERING GEAR LEAKING OIL Check oil and verify location. 1. If oil leak is at cover gasket, replace gasket (WP 0458 00). 2. If oil leak is at pitman shaft oil seal, disassemble steering gear and inspect pitman shaft and bushing (WP 0458 00). Replace defective components. 3. STEERING WHEEL HARD TO TURN Check front axle for defective steering knuckle bushings (WP 0150 00). Replace defective steering knuckle bushings if defective (WP 0150 00). Table 8. Steering Gear Troubleshooting Procedures. MALFUNCTION TEST OR INSPECTION CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. INOPERATIVE POWER TAKEOFF (TRANSMISSION DRIVEN) 1. Check power takeoff. Engage power takeoff and visually confirm output propeller shaft rotation. 2. Visually inspect transmission power takeoff drive gear for damage. If propeller shaft is not rotating, but PTO is in engaged position, remove transmission (WP 0131 00) with PTO. Remove and inspect PTO. Repair (WP 0464 00) or replace (WP 0349 00). If drive gear is damaged, repair (WP 0464 00). 2. INOPERATIVE POWER TAKEOFF (TRANSFER DRIVEN) If power takeoff is inoperable, replace (WP 0348 00) or repair (TM 9-2520-246-34-1). Engage and visually confirm output propeller shaft rotation. 1. If transfer case half is defective, replace (WP 0138 00) or repair (TM 9-2520-246-34-1). 2. If PTO is defective, replace (WP 0348 00) or repair (TM 9-2520-246-34-1). Table 9. Power Takeoff (PTO) Troubleshooting Procedures.