TM 5-1940-322-24
FIELD TROUBLESHOOTING
BRIDGE ERECTION BOAT (BEB)
MK II-S
NSN 1940-01-526-0770
P/N 12492423
STEERING SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING
NOTE
Boat must be out of water on cradle or hardstand to inspect.
Table 1. Steering System Troubleshooting Procedures.
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Check steering hoses for leaks or
1. Tighten all nuts and fasteners
1. STEERING SYSTEM
OUT OF
damage.
ALIGNMENT,
2. If hoses leak or are damaged,
HARD TO STEER,
replace (WP 0031 00).
OR SLIPS
2. Check tie rod for proper
1. Adjust tie rod to proper position
adjustment and damage.
2. Replace damaged tie rod
3. Check hydrojet steering unit for
1. Replace steering pump
proper operation.
2. Replace damaged steering
hydraulic cylinder (WP 0136 00).
3. Replace damaged hydrojet
4. Check oil level and for air in
Bleed steering system (WP 0031 00).
system.
1. Replace key if damaged
5. Check steering wheel shaft and key
for damage.
2. Replace steering pump if shaft is
damaged (WP 0030 00).
END OF WORK PACKAGE
