TM 9-2320-289-20
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TIE-ROD MAINTENANCE (Con’t).
d.
INSTALLATION
NOTE
M1009 tie-rod assembly is mounted from below steering arms (3).
All other tie-rod assemblies are mounted from above steering arms (3).
1.
Position 2 new tie-rod socket seals (4) and tie-rod ends (5 and 9) or (10 and 13) on 2 steering
arms (3). Install 2 nuts (1), Tighten nuts to 40 Ib.-ft. (54 N•m). Advance nuts as required to
aline cotter pin (2) holes. Install 2 new cotter pins. Install 2 grease fittings (6).
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FOLLOW-ON TASKS:
Install tie-rod shock absorber. (See paragraph 8-12)
Adjust toe alinement. (See paragraph 8-6)
Lubricate tie-rod ends. (See LO 9-2320-289-12)
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