TB-9-2320-335-13&P HMMWV Operator and Field Maintenance, Parts, Tools M1151A1 M1152A1 M1165A1 Download
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TB 9-2320-335-13&P 8-16 8-20.1. STEERING GEAR, CENTER LINK, AND PITMAN ARM REPLACEMENT (SERIAL NUMBERS 246890 AND ABOVE) CAUTION • Cover or plug all hoses and connections immediately after disconnection to prevent contamination. Remove all covers or plugs prior to connection. • Using a pickle fork instead of a puller may damage serviceable components. NOTE Use suitable container to catch power steering fluid. 1. Remove two cotter pins (2) and slotted nuts (3) from two tie rods (4) and center link (1). Discard cotter pins (2). 2. Disconnect two tie rods (4) from center link (1). 3. Remove two locknuts (6), washers (5), capscrews (10), washers (9), and idler arm (8) from frame (7). Discard locknuts (6). 4. Remove two power steering lines (15) from steering gear (24). 5. Remove two power steering lines adapters (17) and O-rings (18) from steering gear (24). Discard O-rings (18). 6. Remove lower steering shaft locknut (11), washer (12), capscrew (16), and washer (14) and disconnect lower steering shaft (13) from steering gear (24). Discard locknut (11). 7. Remove three capscrews (22), lockwashers (21), washers (20), bracket (19), and steering gear (24) from frame (23). Discard lockwashers (20). a. Removal This task covers: a. Removal b. Installation INITIAL SETUP: Tools General mechanic’s tool kit: automotive (Appendix B, Item 1) Maintenance and repair shop equipment: automotive (Appendix B, Item 2) Materials/Parts Four cotter pins (Appendix A, Item 22) Two locknuts (Appendix A, Item 114.4) Locknut (Appendix A, Item 133.17) Three lockwashers (Appendix A, Item 190.8) Two O-rings (Appendix A, Item 220) Sealing compound (Appendix C, Item 63) Anti-seize compound (Appendix C, Item 16) Personnel Required One mechanic One assistant Manual References TM 9-2320-387-10 TM 9-2320-387-24-1 TB 9-2320-335-13&P, Appendix E Equipment Condition • Hood raised and secured (TM 9-2320-387-10). • Left splash shield removed (para. 10-23.1). • Left front wheel removed (TM 9-2320-387-24-1). • Stabilizer bar removed (para. 6-20.1). General Safety Instructions • Do not use hammer or apply heat to the pitman arm. •Proper pitman arm installation is critical to safe operation of vehicle. • Do not back off torque value to align locking tabs. Maintenance Level Unit