TM-9-2320-361-24-1 Field Maintenance Manual Volume 1 for M44A2 Series Trucks
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TM 9-2320-361-24-1 0150 00 0150 00-6 STEERING KNUCKLE AND STEERING ARM MAINTENANCE (Contd) END PLAY TEST 1. Install dial indicator on front axle housing (3) so measuring point touches steering arm mounting plate (2). 2. Install lever and jack stand under steering knuckle (1). 3. Pry upward with lever and support and observe dial indicator. Correct reading is 0.004–0.014 in. (0.102–0.356 mm). NOTE • If dial indicator reading is correct, proceed to step 14 • Perform steps 4 through 13 if dial indicator reading is incorrect. • Steps 4 through 6 apply to left steering knuckle. • Step 7 applies to right steering knuckle. 4. Remove lubrication fitting (6), four nuts (4), and lockwashers (5) from steering arm (7). Discard lockwashers (5). 5. Tap steering arm (7) at point A to loosen steering arm (7). 6. Remove steering arm (7) from steering knuckle (1). 7. Remove lubrication fitting (11), four screws (10), lockwashers (12), and plate (2) from steering knuckle (1). Discard lockwashers (12). 8. Remove spacer (8) from left and right steering knuckles (1). NOTE • If dial indicator reading was less than 0.004 in. (0.102 mm), install smaller spacer. • If dial indicator reading was more than 0.014 in. (0.356 mm), install larger spacer. 9. Install spacer (8) on left and right steering knuckles (1). NOTE • Step 10 applies to right steering knuckle. • Steps 11 and 12 apply to left steering knuckle. 10. Install plate (2), four new lockwashers (12), screws (10), and lubrication fitting (11) on steering knuckle (3). Tighten screws (10) 116–149 lb-ft, (157–202 N•m). 11. Install steering arm (7) on four studs (9) with four new lockwashers (5) and nuts (4). Tighten nuts (4) 130–167 lb-ft (176–226 N•m). 12. Install lubrication fitting (6) on steering arm (7). 13. Check endplay (steps 1 through 3). 14. Install drag link (WP 0195 00). 15. Install tie rod (WP 0194 00). 16. Install steering knuckle boot (WP 0145 00). 17. Install front axle shaft (WP 0142 00). 18. Lubricate all components with lubricating oil, GO 80/90 (WP 0020 00).