Section IV. STEERING MECHANISM

TM 9-2320-209-34-2-1

10-9. FRONT AXLE STEERING ARM REPAIR.

NOTE

This task is the same for the left and right

steering arms. This task is shown for the

left steering arm.

TOOLS : No special tools required

SUPPLIES : Cotter pin (2)

PERSONNEL : One

EQUIPMENT CONDITION : Truck parked, engine off, handbrake set.

a. Preliminary Procedures.

(1) Jack up and support front axle housing. Refer to TM 9-2320-209-20.

(2) Remove front wheel. Refer to TM 9-2320-209-10.

b. Removal.

FRAME 1

Take out and throw away cotter pin (1).

Unscrew plug (2) until it is halfway out of drag link (3).

Turn steering wheel (4) from side to side to loosen drag link (3).

Lift off drag link (3).

TO FRAME 2