TM-9-2320-209-20-3-2 Page 399

TM-9-2320-209-20-3-2 Maintenance Part 2 for M44A1 and M44A2 Series Trucks

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TM 9-2320-209-20-3-2 FRAME 3 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Disconnect horn cable near lower end of steering gear. Refer to Part 1, para 7-54. Using 9/16-inch wrench, unscrew and take out four capscrews (1) and lockwashers (2). Pull steering gear jacket (3) housing (4). Check over shims (5) until a and take away thin shim. about two inches away from steering gear thin one is found. Using diagonal cutters, cut Push steering gear jacket (3) back to steering gear housing (4) keeping screw holes in spacers lined up. Put lockwashers (2) on capscrews (1) and using 9/16-inch wrench, screw in and tighten capscrews. Go to cab of truck and check steering wheel for drag. If drag is not correct, do steps 2 through 5 again. If drag is good, connect horn cable. Refer to Part 1, para 7-54. GO TO FRAME 4 15-14