TM 9-2320-289-208-8.POWER STEERING SYSTEM BLEEDING INSTRUCTIONS.This task covers:a.BleedingINITIAL SETUP:Equipment ConditionMaterials/Parts• Front of truck raised and supported• Hydraulic fluid (Item 28, Appendix C)by jack stands.Manual ReferencesGeneral Safety Instructions• LO 9-2320-289-12• Always wear goggles when bleedingpower steering system.a. BLEEDING WARNINGAlways wear goggles when bleeding power steering system. Hydraulic fluidspillage can occur. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious eyeinjury.CAUTIONHydraulic fluid and brake fluid cannot be mixed. Damage to seals willresult if hydraulic fluid contacts brake seals or brake fluid contactssteering seals.NOTEEnsure that power steering hosesare not touching any other parts oftruck,particularly sheet metal.This will prevent noise from powersteering hoses during operation.1.Check belt (1) tightness and inspectpulley (3) for looseness or damage.Tighten or replace belt and pulley asrequired. (See paragraph 8-15)2.Remove cap (2) and fill hydraulic fluidr e s e r v o i r t o p r o p erl e v e l . ( S eeLO 9-2320-289-12)3.Start engine and run momentarily,Turn off engine. Check hydraulic fluidlevel and add as required. Repeatuntil hydraulicfluid level remainsconstant after running engine.TA497288-16
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