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 TM 55-1905-223-24-9
Section V. UNIT MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
MAINTENANCE OF STEERING GEAR SYSTEM
2-10. Service Steering Gear System. (FIGURE 2-1)
This task covers:
a. Inspect
b. Test
c. Service.
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
Equipment Condition
Tool kit, general mechanic's,
Steering gear system shut down and
tagged "Out of Service - Do not
Operate." See TM 55-1905-223-10.
Materials/Parts
Lint free cloth, Item 5,
Sandpaper, Item 25, Appendix C
Nylon brush, Item 26, Appendix C
Cleaning solvent (PD 680), Item 23,
Touchup paint, Item 27, Appendix C
Hydraulic oil, MIL-H-17672C, Type
2075-T-H-IS032
Utility pail, Item 28, Appendix C
INSPECT
a. Visually inspect the entire steering system for leaks, contamination, deterioration, or broken parts.
Include the reservoirs, pumpsets, valve blocks, helm pump, cylinders and associated hoses, piping,
fittings, and fasteners.
b. Oil check.
(1) Check that hydraulic oil is clear and free of water or other contamination.
(2) Check the pullout level indicator. gauge (3) on the side of the pumpset reservoir. See FIGURE
(3) Any unusual heating of the oil should be checked. After a while, oil that is too hot will reduce the
efficiency and cause o-rings and other seals to fall apart.
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