STEERING KNUCKLE AND STEERING ARM MAINTENANCE

TM 9-2320-361-24-1

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FIELD MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

2-1/2 TON, 6X6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)

STEERING KNUCKLE AND STEERING ARM MAINTENANCE

STEERING ARM REMOVAL, STEERING KNUCKLE REMOVAL, CLEANING AND INSPECTION, STEERING KNUCKLE

INSTALLATION, STEERING ARM INSTALLATION, END PLAY TEST, AND TURN ANGLE SCREW ADJUSTMENT

INITIAL SETUP:

Materials/Parts

Applicable Models

Eight lockwashers (item 239, WP 0470 00)

All

Twelve lockwashers (item 202, WP 0470 00)

Four bushings (item 417, WP 0470 00)

Tools and Special Tools

Lubricating oil, GO 80/90

General mechanic's tool kit

(item 25, WP 0468 00)

(item 116, WP 0469 00)

Torque wrench, 3/4-in. drive

References

(item 137, WP 0469 00)

TC 9-237

Inside micrometer (item 49, WP 0469 00)

Outside micrometer (item 50, WP 0469 00)

Dial indicator (item 43, WP 0469 00)

Equipment Condition

Mechanical puller kit (item 64, WP 0469 00)

Parking brake set and wheels chocked

1-5/16-in. socket, 3/4-in. drive

(TM 9-2320-361-10).

(item 101, WP 0469 00)

Battery ground cable disconnected

Wheel alignment indicator

(item 44, WP 0469 00)

Front axle shaft removed (WP 0142 00).

Jack stands

Steering knuckle boot removed (WP 0145 00).

Tie rod removed (WP 0194 00).

Drag link removed (WP 0195 00).

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