TM-9-2320-280-20 HMMWV Technical Manual Unit Maintenance Volume 2 Download
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INITIAL SETUP: Tools General mechanic’s tool kit: automotive (Appendix B, Item 1) Puller kit (Appendix B, Item 167) Materials/Parts Two cotter pins (Appendix G, Item 14) Manual References TM 9-2320-280-10 TM 9-2320-280-24P Equipment Condition Front of vehicle raised and supported (para. 8-2). 8-16. TIE ROD MAINTENANCE This task covers: a. Removal c. Assembly b. Disassembly d. Installation a. Removal CAUTION Use of a pickle fork in lieu of puller kit may damage serviceable components (boots). TM 9-2320-280-20-2 8-50 Change 3 b. Disassembly c. Assembly d. Installation 1. Remove cotter pin (8), and slotted nut (7) from tie rod (2) and center link (1). Discard cotter pin (8). 2. Remove cotter pin (6), slotted nut (5), washer (4), and tie rod (2) from geared hub (3). Discard cotter pin (6). 1. Loosen two capscrews (10), nuts (13), and clamps (11) securing tie rod ends (9) to adjusting sleeve (12). NOTE Note number of threads exposed on each tie rod end for installation. Approximately the same number of threads should be exposed on each tie rod end. 2. Remove two tie rod ends (9) from adjusting sleeve (12). 3. Remove two nuts (13), capscrews (10), and clamps (11) from adjusting sleeve (12). 1. Install tie rod (2) to center link (1) with slotted nut (7). Tighten slotted nut (7) to 70 lb-ft (95 N • m). CAUTION Do not loosen slotted nut to install cotter pin. Doing this may result in damage to equipment. 2. Install tie rod (2) to geared hub (3) with washer (4) and slotted nut (5). Tighten slotted nut (5) to 70 lb-ft (95 N• m). 3. Install cotter pin (8) in slotted nut (7). 4. Install cotter pin (6) in slotted nut (5). 1. Install two clamps (11), capscrews (10), and nuts (13) on adjusting sleeve (12). 2. Install two tie rod ends (9) into adjusting sleeve (12), turning tie rod ends (9) equally but in opposite directions.