TM-9-2320-365-20-2 LMTV Unit Maintenance Manual M1078 Series - Volume 2 Download
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TM 9-2320-365-20-2 TM 9-2320-365-20-2 TM 9-2320-365-20-2 TM 9-2320-365-20-2 TM 9-2320-365-20-2 2-1917 2-1917 2-1917 2-1917 2-1917 STEERING GEAR SHAFT TIE ROD TEST (1) Grasp steering shaft and ensure there is no up and down play. (2) Remove self-locking nut and bolt securing yoke of top steering shaft to steering gear assembly shaft. Discard self-locking nut. (3) Remove yoke from top steering gear assembly shaft. (4) Ensure spline shaft of steering gear assembly and yoke of steering shaft are not damaged. (5) Grasp tie rod and ensure there is no up and down or left or right play. Check steering shaft U-joint, steering gear assembly shafts, and tie rod for damage and loose or missing mounting hardware. Refer to Appendix H to lubricate tie rods. NOTE An aligment mark shall be used on yoke and steering gear assembly to ensure ease during installation. Check pitman arm and drag link for damage and loose or missing mounting hardware. PITMAN ARM/DRAG LINK TEST (1) Check nut securing pitman arm to steering gear assembly. Ensure there is no play. (2) Grasp drag link and ensure there is no play left or right and up or down. (3) Check for loose bolts, nuts, and clamps on drag link.