TM 9-2320-289-34
6-12.
STEERING KNUCKLE, ARM, AND BALL JOINT MAINTENANCE (M1009).
This task covers:
a. Disassembly
b. Assembly
INITIAL SETUP:
Equipment Condition
l Steering tie-rod removed.
(See TM 9-2320-289-20)
• Connecting rod disconnected from steering
arm (left side only), (See TM 9-2320-289-20)
l Front axle shaft removed. (See paragraph 6-4)
Tools/Test Equipment
l Ball joint adapter set, J-23454-D
l Ball stud adjuster sleeve, J-23447
l Lower ball joint remover, J-33122
• “C“ clamp
l Snapring pliers
l Torque wrench
Materials/Parts
l One flat washer
• One steering knuckle socket repair kit
l One cotter pin
l Three locknuts
a.
DISASSEMBLY
l
l
l
l
NOTE
Left side steering knuckle (5),
arm (l), and ball joint (12)
disassembly is given.
Right side steering knuckle (5)
has no steering arm (1).
It may be necessary to apply
heat to loosen steering arm (1).
If removing steering arm (1),
perform step 1,
1.
Remove 3 locknuts (3) at steering
arm (1), Remove 3 stud adapters
(4). Remove steering arm from
steering
knuckle
(5) .
Discard
locknuts.
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