TM9-2320-387-24-l
l-27. 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
sh&.
INTERMBDIATB STEERING SIIAFT - 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 LINR - Transmits movement from pitman arm to tie rods.
IDLER ARM - Supports right side of center link.
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