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 00-8 STEERING KNUCKLE AND STEERING ARM MAINTENANCE (Contd) TURN ANGLE SCREW ADJUSTMENT 1. Count number of threads showing on screw (2) above nut (3) and record. 2. Break welds and remove screw (2) and nut (3) from steering knuckle (4). Discard screw (2) and nut (3). 3. Install new nut (3) and new screw (2) on steering knuckle (4) with same number of threads showing above nut (3) as in step 1. NOTE Ensure wheels are in straight position. 4. Place wheel alignment device 3 in. (7.6 cm) from outer tire surface and place turning radius gauge against outer tire surface. 5. Align pointer with center of wheel (5) and zero degree mark on alignment device. 6. Turn wheel (5) outward and read degrees of travel. Correct travel is 27-28 degrees. 7. Adjust screw (2) until head contacts axle housing (1) and tighten nut (3) 94-120 lb-ft (127-163 N•m). WARNING • Wear hand protection at all times when working with heated parts. Failure to do so may result in injury to personnel. • Eye protection must be worn during welding procedures. Failure to wear eye protection may result in injury to personnel. • Welding procedures may produce poisonous fumes. Perform welding in well-ventilated areas. Failure to do so may result in injury to personnel. 8. Tack weld nut (3) to screw (2) and steering knuckle (4) (TC 9-237). 9. Connect battery ground cable (WP 0126 00). 10. Release parking brake and remove wheel chocks (TM 9-2320-361-10). END OF WORK PACKAGE WHEEL ALIGNMENT DEVICE 5 2 1 3 4