TM 9-2320-289-20
8-12.
TIE-ROD SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT.
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
Materials/Parts
Tools/Test Equipment
• One cotter pin
•
Torque
wrench
• One
lockwasher
a.
REMOVAL
1.
Remove nut (7) and Iockwasher (8).
Remove cotter pin (4) and nut (5).
Remove tie-rod shock absorber (2).
Discard Iockwasher and cotter pin.
2.
Inspect tie-rod shock absorber (2) for
leaks and damage. Inspect tie-rod
shock absorber bushings (1) for wear
and damage. Replace if damaged.
b . I N S T A L L A T I O N
1.
Position tie-rod shock absorber (2) on
axle (3) and tie-rod (6). Install new
Iockwasher (8) and nut (7). Install nut
(5). Tighten nut (7) to 80 Ib.-ft.
(108
N•m).
Tighten
nut
(5)
to
45 Ib.-ft. (61 N•m). Advance nut (5)
as required to aline cotter pin (4)
holes. Install new cotter pin.
TA49733
8-23
