TM 9-2320-289-208-12.TIE-ROD SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT.This task covers:a. Removalb. InstallationINITIAL SETUP:Materials/PartsTools/Test Equipment• One cotter pin• Torquewrench• One lockwashera.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) forleaks and damage. Inspect tie-rodshock absorber bushings (1) for wearand damage. Replace if damaged.b . I N S T A L L A T I O N 1.Position tie-rod shock absorber (2) onaxle (3) and tie-rod (6). Install newIockwasher (8) and nut (7). Install nut(5). Tighten nut (7) to 80 Ib.-ft.(108 N•m). Tighten nut (5) to45 Ib.-ft. (61 N•m). Advance nut (5)as required to aline cotter pin (4)holes. Install new cotter pin.TA497338-23
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