TM 9-2320-289-20
8-11.
PITMAN ARM REPLACEMENT.
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
Equipment Condition
Materials/Parts
• Truck raised and supported by frame on
• One
locknut
jack stands.
• Connecting
rod
socket
disconnected
from
pitman arm. (See paragraph 8-10)
Too/s/Test Equipment
• Mechanical
puller,
J-6632-01
• Torque
wrench
a.
REMOVAL
NOTE
Mark position of pitman arm (3) on
steering
gear
shaft
(1)
for
installation.
1.
Remove locknut (5), washer (4), and
bolt (2). Remove pitman arm (3)
from steering gear shaft (1). Discard
locknut.
b.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION
If a clamp-type pitman arm (3) is used, spread pitman arm with a wedge
just enough to slip pitman arm onto steering gear shaft (l). DO NOT
spread pitman arm more than required to slip over steering gear shaft with
hand pressure. DO NOT use a hammer to install pitman arm.
NOTE
Before tightening locknut (5), ensure that position of pitman arm (3) is
alined with marks made during removal.
1.
Position pitman arm (3) on steering gear shaft (1). Install bolt (2), washer (4), and new locknut
(5). Tighten locknut to 95 Ib.-ft. (129 N•m).
FOLLOW-ON TASKS:
• Connect connecting rod socket to pitman arm. (See paragraph 8-10)
• Remove jack stands and lower truck.
TA49732
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