TM 9-2320-289-346-12.STEERING KNUCKLE, ARM, AND BALL JOINT MAINTENANCE (M1009)(Con’t).NOTEIf stop (13) requires replacement,position and number of exposedthreads should be noted forinstallation.7 .Inspect 3 steering arm studs (2), 6spindle bolts (14), and stop (13).Replace if damaged.8 .Inspect upper ball stud adjustingsleeve (7) at axle housing (6) andreplace if damaged.b .ASSEMBLYlllLeftNOTEside steering knuckle (5), arm, and ball joint (12) assembly isgiven,Ml 009 steering knuckle ball joints (12) do not require lubrication.Ensure that lower ball joint (12) (ball joint without cotter pin hole Instud) is straight before it is pressed in place.1 .Position new lower ball joint (12) insteering knuckle (5). Using ball jointinstallationtoolsandadaptersJ-23454-2 and J-23454-4, press lowerball joint into place. Install newsnapring.2 .Remove rubber retaining cup fromnew upper ball joint (12). Positionupper ball joint at steering knuckle (5)and install in same manner as lowerball joint. Install rubber retaining cupto upper ball joint.6-80
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