TM 5-3810-294-34
CHAPTER 16
REPAIR OF STEERING GEAR, FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL
ASSEMBLY, AND FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
Section I. REPAIR OF STEERING GEAR
16-1. Description
linkage. Movement of the linkage turns the front
Steering is accomplished through a hydraulic-
wheels on their spindles.
powered gear assembly. A hydraulic pump, belt
16-2. Removal
driven by the carrier engine, supplies hydraulic
a. Refer to TM 5-3810-294-20 and remove the
fluid under pressure to the steering gear assembly.
steering wheel.
Rotation of the steering wheel actuates a piston in
b. Refer to figure 16-1 and remove the com-
the gear, offsetting the hydraulic ports and ac-
ponents of the steering system from the carrier.
tuating the gear system. The gear shaft, or pitman
arm, rotates and actuates the tie rods and steering
KEY to fig. 16-1.
1. Steering wheel
19.
Dust cover (2)
2. Capscrew (2)
20.
Lubrication fitting (2)
3. Lockwasher
21.
Drag link assembly
4. Nut
22.
Loop clamp (3)
5. Bracket
23.
Nut (3)
6. Capscrew
24.
Lockwasher (3)
7. Cover plate (2)
25.
Screw (3)
8. Column assembly
26.
Hose assembly
9. Lockwasher (2)
27.
Elbow connector
Loop clamp (2)
10. Nut (2)
28.
11. Screw (4)
29.
Plug (2)
12. Lockwasher (4)
30.
Bearing (4)
13. Nut (4)
31.
Helical spring (2)
14. Steering valve assembly
32.
Spacer (2)
15. Elbow connector
33.
Seat (2)
16. Hose assembly
34.
Cotter pin (2)
17. Capscrew (4)
35.
Link housing
18. Steering arm
16-1
