TM-9-2320-387-24 HMMWV Direct Support & General Support Maintenance Manual Volume 1 Download
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TM 9-2320-387-24-l 6- 17. STEERING STOP MAINTENANCE This task covers: a. Removal b. Installation c. Adjustment INITIAL SETUP: Tools General mechanic’s tooi kit: automotive (Appendix B, Item 1) Maintenance and repair shop equipment: automotive (Appendix B, Item 2) PersonnelRequired One mechanic One assistant Manual References TM 9-2320-387-24P Materials/Parts Sealing compound (Appendix C, Item 62) Chalk (Appendix C, Item 20) MaintenanceLevel Unit (1 1. Loosen jamnut (2) and remove steering stop capscrew (3) and jamnut (2) from geared hub (1). 2. Remove jamnut (2) from capscrew (3). b. Installation 1. Apply sealing compound to capscrew (3). 2. Install jamnut (2) on capscrew (3). 3. Install capscrew (3) and jamnut (2) on geared hub (1). Tighten capscrew (3) finger-tight. c. Adjustment 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. NOTE Prior to adjustment, ensure length of each tie rod is the same. If tie rod lengths are not the same * 1/E! in. (3 mm), check toe-in alignment (para. 8-9). Draw a reference chalk line (6) 30 R. long (9 m). Mark this line A. Position vehicle so that center of left rear and left front tires are positioned directly on reference line A (6). Using a protractor, draw a second reference line B (5) at 34”. Mark this line B. Again, using a protractor, draw a third reference line C (4) at 36”. Mark this line C. Roll vehicle forward until center of IeR front tire is over intersection of lines A, B, and C. Turn steering wheel full left. If the centerline of tiont and rear of left front tire (7) is over area between lines B and C, no adjustment is necessary. If centerline of front and rear of left front is not over area between lines B and C, loosen jamnut (2) and turn capscrew (3) all the way in. Turn steering wheel until centerline of front and rear of tire (7) is over area between lines B and C. Loosen capscrew (3) until head makes contact with wheel stop (9) on lower control arm (8). Secure capscrew (3) with jamnut (2). Repeat adjustment procedure for opposite side. 6-44