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TIE ROD AND TIE ROD END REPLACEMENT - continued |
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 TM 9-2320-361-24-2
0194 00
TIE ROD AND TIE ROD END REPLACEMENT (Contd)
WARNING
Tie rods are heavy. An assistant is required during removal and
installation to prevent injury to personnel.
REMOVAL
NOTE
Left tie rod end has left-hand threads. Right tie rod end has
right-hand threads. Left and right tie rod ends are removed the
same way. This procedure covers the left end only.
1.
Lift front axle enough to take weight off front wheels (TM 9-2320-361-10).
2.
Loosen nut (5) on clamp (4).
3.
Remove cotter pin (3) and nut (1) from tie rod end (6). Discard cotter pin (3).
4.
Remove tie rod end (6) from steering knuckle (7).
NOTE
Count how many turns it takes to unscrew tie rod end.
5.
Remove tie rod end (6) from tie rod (2).
6.
Remove boot (8) from tie rod end (6).
INSTALLATION
CAUTION
Be careful when screwing in tie rod end, or damage to dust
cover may result.
1.
Screw tie rod end (6) into tie rod (2), using same number of turns as in removal.
2.
Install boot (8) on tie rod end (6).
3.
Install tie rod end (6) in steering knuckle (7) with nut (1) and new cotter pin (3). Tighten nut (1)
165180 lb-ft (224244 Nm), and bend back ends of cotter pin (3).
4.
Tighten nut (5) on clamp (4) 170 lb-ft (231 Nm).
5.
Lower front axle (TM 9-2320-361-10).
6.
Adjust toe-in (WP 0190 00).
7.
Connect battery ground cable (WP 0126 00).
8.
Release parking brake and remove wheel chocks (TM 9-2320-361-10).
0194 00-2
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