TM 9-2320-289-20
8-13.
TIE-ROD MAINTENANCE.
This task covers:
a.
Removal
c. Assembly
b. Disassembly
d. Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
Equipment Condition
Materials/Parts
•
Tie-rod
shock
absorber
removed.
• Two
cotter
pins
(See paragraph 8-12)
• Two tie-rod socket seals
• Lubricating oil (Item 36, Appendix C)
Too/s/Test Equipment
•
Puller
•
Torque
wrench
a.
REMOVAL
1.
2.
3.
NOTE
• M1009 tie-rod assembly is mounted from below steering arms (3).
• All other tie-rod assemblies are mounted from above steering arms (3).
Attempt to move tie-rod end. If socket moves 0.015 in. (0.4 mm) on stud, tie-rod end must be
replaced.
Remove 2 grease fittings (6). Remove 2 cotter pins (2) and nuts (1) . Discard cotter pins.
NOTE
Note number of exposed threads on tie-rod ends (5 and 9) or (10 and 13) for
installation.
Use puller until tie-rod end (5 or 10) unseats. Repeat for other tie-rod end (9 or 10). Remove
tie-rod assembly. Remove 2 tie-rod socket seals (4) from steering arms (3). Discard seals.
b . D I S A S S E M B L Y
NOTE
• If disassembling tie-rod assembly for all except M1009, perform step 1.
• If disassembling tie-rod assembly for M1009, perform step 2.
• Note position of sleeve (11) and number of exposed threads for
installation.
1.
Loosen 2 nuts (14) and remove tie-rod end (10) from sleeve (11). Remove sleeve from tie-rod
tube (12). Inspect all components for damage and replace as required.
NOTE
Note number of exposed threads on adjusting nut (7) for installation.
2.
Remove tie-rod ends (5 and 9) and adjusting nut (7) from tie-rod tube (8) as required. Inspect all
components for damage and replace as required.
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