TM-9-2320-387-24 HMMWV Direct Support & General Support Maintenance Manual Volume 1 Download
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TM 9-2320-387-24- 1 8- 15. CENTER LINK REPLACEMENT L 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) Puller kit (Appendix B, Item 157) Materials/Parts Four cotter pins (Appendix G, Item 35) Manual References TM 9-2320-387-24P Equipment Condition Front of vehicle raised and supported (para. 8-2). Maintenance Level Unit CAUTION Using a pickle fork instead of puller kit may damage serviceable components (boots). 1. Remove cotter pin (5) and slotted nut (4) from idler arm (8) and center link (3). Discard cotter pin (5). 2. Remove cotter pin (9) and slotted nut (10) from pitman arm (2) and center link (3). Discard cotter pin (9). 3. Remove two cotter pins (1) and slotted nuts (6) from two tie rods (7) and center link (3). Discard cotter pins (1). 4. Using puller, remove center link (3) from two tie rods (71, idler arm (8), and pitman arm (2). IJ CAUTION Do not loosen slotted nut to install cotter pin. Doing this may result in damage to equipment 1. Install center link (3) on pitman.&m (2) and idler arm (8) with slotted nuts (4) and (10). Tighten slotted nuts (4) and (101 to 80 lb-ft (108 N*m). 2. Install cotter pins (5) and (9) in slotted nuts (4) and (10). 3. Install two tie rods (7) on center link (3) with two slotted nuts (6). Tighten slotted nuts (6) to 70 lb-ft (95 Nom). 4. Install two cotter pins (1) in slotted nuts (6). 8-42