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TM-9-2320-209-34-2-1 Maintenance Part 1 for M44A1 and M44A2 Series Trucks

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TM 9-2320-209-34-2-1 CHAPTER 14 STEERING SYSTEM GROUP MAINTENANCE Section I. SCOPE 14-1. EQUIPMENT ITEMS COVERED. This chapter gives equipment maintenance procedures for the mechanical steering gear assembly for which there are authorized corrective maintenance tasks at the direct and general support maintenance levels. 14-2. EQUIPMENT ITEMS NOT COVERED. All equipment items for which corrective maintenance is authorized at the direct and general support maintenance levels are covered in this chapter. Section II. MECHANICAL STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY 14-3. MECHANICAL STEERING GEAR REMOVAL , REPAIR, AND REPLACEMENT. TOOLS : Bushing remover/replacer, pn 7083248 Sleeve bearing hand burnisher, pn 7083238 SUPPLIES: Solvent, dry cleaning, type II (SD-2), Fed. Spec P-D-680 Tags Plastic tiedown strap Tape Artillery and automotive grease, type GAA, MIL-G-10924 Lubricating oil, ICE, OE /HDO 10, MIL-L-2104 Housing side cover gasket Cup, ball, and ring kit Jacket-to-housing shim kit PERSONNEL : One EQUIPMENT CONDITION : Truck parked, engine off, handbrake set. a. Preliminary Procedures. (1) Remove pitman arm. Refer to TM 9-2320-209-20. (2) Remove steering wheel. Refer to TM 9-2320-209-20. (3) Remove air cleaner indicator. Refer to TM 9-2320-209-20. (4) Open hood. Refer to TM 9-2320-209-10. (5) Disconnect battery ground. Refer to TM 9-2320-209-20. (6) Remove radiator and fan. Refer to TM 9-2320-209-20. (7) Remove turn signal control. Refer to TM 9-2320-209-20. (8) Remove engine rear lifting bracket. Refer to TM 9-2815-210-34. (9) Remove throttle control and linkage. Refer to TM 9-2320-209-20. 14-1