TM 5-2420-230-24-1
5-5. POWER STEERING OIL SERVICE AND FILTER REPLACEMENT.
This Task Covers:
a. Removal
b. Cleaning
c. Installation
d. Follow-On Maintenance
INITIAL SETUP
Test Equipment
References
None
None
Equipment Conditions
Tools and Special Tools
TM or Para
Condition Description
Pan, drain, Item 29, Appendix B
Vehicle positioned on level
Tool kit, common no. 2, Item 36, Appendix B
ground.
Tool kit, general mechanics, Item 38, Appendix B
Parking brake applied.
Engine shut OFF.
Materials/Parts
Electrical master switch OFF.
Cap and plug set, Item 4, Appendix C
"Do Not Operate" tag attached
Cloth, lint-free, Item 10, Appendix C
to ignition switch.
Dexron III, Item 27, Appendix C
Hood opened.
Filter, Item 47.1, Appendix D
Solvent, degreasing, Item 58, Appendix C
Drawings Required
Tags, identification, Item 63, Appendix C
TM 5-2420-230-24P Figure 111
Ties, cable, Item 68, Appendix C
Estimated Time to Complete
Refer to MAC in Appendix B
Personnel Required
MOS 62B, Construction Equipment Repairer
a. Removal.
NOTE
Tag all hoses and tubes and note their positions
before removal. Ensure all hoses and tubes are
reconnected to positions noted prior to removal.
Cap and plug all tubes, hoses, and fittings upon
removal.
Remove and install cable ties as necessary.
(1)
Raise front wheels approximately 1 in. (25 mm)
above ground (Para 2-21).
(2)
Place vehicle safety stands beneath front axle
housing (Para 2-21) and lower vehicle onto stands.
(3)
Position drain pan beneath steering gear box.
Hydraulic fluid (Dexron III) is TOXIC. Wear protective goggles and gloves; use only in well-ventilated
area; avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothes. Skin and clothing that come in contact with hydraulic oil
should be washed immediately. Saturated clothing should be removed immediately. Failure to comply
may result in injury to personnel.
(4)
Disconnect pressure and return lines at bottom of steering gear box to allow oil to drain.
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