TM 9-2320-280-20-1
1-29. STEERING CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION (Cont'd)
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STEERING WHEEL - Serves as manual steering control for the operator.
STEERING COLUMN - Transmits turning effort from steering wheel to intermediate steering
shaft.
INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT - Permits angle of torque from steering column to input
shaft of power steering gear.
STEERING GEAR - Converts hydraulic power from steering pump to mechanical power at pitman
arm.
PITMAN ARM - Transfers steering torque from power steering gear to center link.
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY - Transmits movement from center link to geared hub.
GEARED HUB - Serves as the pivot point and link for the front wheels via the tie rod assembly.
CENTER LINK - Transmits movement from pitman arm to tie rods.
IDLER ARM – Supports right side of center link.
