FRONT AXLE REPLACEMENT - continued - TM-9-2320-386-24-1-20418

TM 9-2320-386-24-1-2

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FRONT AXLE REPLACEMENT (Contd)

17.

Install CTIS air lines (29) and (33) and two clamps (30) on axle housing cover (12) with two new

lockwashers (31) and screws (32).

NOTE

Assistant will help with steps 18 and 19.

18.

While assistant holds drag link (35), turn steering wheel all the way to right, then all the way to

left, counting number of turns.

19.

Turn steering wheel to right one-half number of turns counted.

20.

Mark position of pitman arm (34) on frame (41).

21.

Install front wheels (WP 0174 00).

22.

Remove jack stands.

23.

Remove stone shields (WP 0174 00).

24.

Use string to align wheels in the straight-ahead position.

25.

Install drag link (35) on steering arm (38), and tighten adjuster plug (37) until seated (metal-to-

metal contact). Back off one-half turn, and install new cotter pin (36).

26.

Verify pitman arm (34) is still aligned with marks on frame (41). If not loosen nut (39) on clamp (40)

and adjust length of drag link (35) as necessary to install on steering arm (38).

If loosened, tighten nut (39) on clamp (40) 110-125 lb-ft (149-170 Nm).

27.

28.

Turn steering wheel all the way to left. Ensure left steering stop contacts axle housing. Turn

steering wheel all the way to right. Ensure right steering stop contacts axle housing.

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