TM 9-2320-289-208-13.TIE-ROD MAINTENANCE.This task covers:a.Removalc. Assemblyb. Disassemblyd. InstallationINITIAL SETUP:Equipment ConditionMaterials/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• Torquewrencha.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 bereplaced.Remove 2 grease fittings (6). Remove 2 cotter pins (2) and nuts (1) . Discard cotter pins.NOTENote number of exposed threads on tie-rod ends (5 and 9) or (10 and 13) forinstallation.Use puller until tie-rod end (5 or 10) unseats. Repeat for other tie-rod end (9 or 10). Removetie-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 forinstallation.1.Loosen 2 nuts (14) and remove tie-rod end (10) from sleeve (11). Remove sleeve from tie-rodtube (12). Inspect all components for damage and replace as required.NOTENote 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 allcomponents for damage and replace as required.8-24Change 2
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