TM 5-3805-254-20-1
ORGANIZATIONAL TROUBLESHOOTING - CONTINUED TM 53805-254-20-1
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
77. STEERING WHEEL IS HARD TO TURN COUNTERCLOCKWISE - CONTINUED.
Step 3.
Check tie rod (1) and tie rod ends (2) for bent, worn, or binding condition.
a.
If tie rod (1) is bent or worn, notify Direct Support Maintenance.
b.
If tie rod ends (2) are binding, lubricate (LO 5-3805-254-12). If tie
rod ends (2) are still binding, notify Direct Support Maintenance.
c.
If tie rod (1) or tie rod ends (2) are not bent, worn, or binding, go to
step 4.
Step 4.
Check drag links (3) for bent, cracked, or broken condition.
a.
If drag links (3) are bent, cracked or broken, notify Direct Support
Maintenance.
b.
If drag links (3) are not bent, cracked, or broken go to step 5.
Step 5.
Check drag link ends (4) for worn, loose or binding condition.
a.
If drag link ends (4) are worn or loose, notify Direct Support
Maintenance.
b.
If drag link ends (4) are binding, lubricate (LO 5-3805-254-10). If
drag link ends (4) are still binding, notify Direct Support
Maintenance.
c.
If drag link ends (4) are not worn, loose, or binding, go to step 6.
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