TM-9-2320-387-24 HMMWV Direct Support & General Support Maintenance Manual Volume 1 Download
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TM9-2320-387-24-l , 1 8-13. TIE ROD MAINTENANCE (Cont’d) I I I b. Disassembly . . NOTE Disassembly procedures for tie rod and radius rod are basically the same. One tie rod end of the radius rod is different. Scribe locating marks on adjusting sleeve and clamps for installation. 1. Loosen two capscrews (101, locknuts (131,and clamps (11) securin g tie rod ends (9) to adjusting sleeve (12). NOTE Note number of threads exposed on each tie rod end for installa- tion. 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 locknuts (13), capscrews (101, and clamps (11) from adjusting sleeve (12). Discard locknuts (13). c Assembly 1. Install two clamps W), capscrews (lo), and nuts (13) on adjusting sleeve (12). 2. Install two tie rod ends (9) into adjusting sleeve (121, turning tie rod ends (9) equally but in opposite directions. -1 1. Install tie rod (2) on 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) on,geared hub (3) with washer (4) and slotted nut (5). Tighten slotted nut (51 to 70 lb-ft (95 Nom). 3. Install cotter pin (8) in slotted nut (7). 4. Install cotter pin (6) in slotted nut (5). CAUTION Ensure the outboard clamp faces the halfshaft and the inboard clamp faces away from the stabilizer bar (front only) or damage to equipment may result. 5. Tighten two locknuts (13). 8-38