TM 5-3810-300-24&P2
Be sure the spring is staying in place and holding down the filter in its proper position.
Undesired Steering Actions Other Than Hard Steering.
Wander.
This is abnormal tendency to stray away from course set by driver.
Common causes:
1.
Incorrect front end alignment.
2.
Broken Spring.
3.
Tight steering gear or linkage.
4.
Loose spring shackles.
5.
Unequal tire pressure.
Drift.
This is tendency to self steer toward right or left (pulls to one side) on a flat road with no crown or cross wind.
Common causes:
1.
Dragging' brake.
2.
Tight or dry wheel bearing.
3.
Unequal tire pressure.
4.
Incorrect front end alignment.
5.
Steering control valve not centering.
6.
Bent frame.
Oversteer.
This is tendency to get more steering action than required. Some call it "drive".
Probable causes:
1. Excessive friction in steering system.
2. Steering control valve not centering.
Shimmy.
This refers to front wheels vibrating wildly and without control. Sometimes it occurs only at certain speeds or after striking
a hard bump. (System chatter sometimes is started by front wheel shimmy).
Common causes:
1. Low speed shimmy.
a. incorrect front end alignment.
b. Loose linkage connections.
c. Loose wheel bearings.
d. Worn knuckle pins or bushings.
e. Weak or broken springs.
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