STEERING CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION (Cont'd)

TM 9-2320-280-20-1 1-29. STEERING CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION (Cont'd) 1-50 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.