TM-9-2320-361-24-2 Field Maintenance Manual Volume 2 for M44A2 Series Trucks
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0193 00 0193 00-2 TM 9-2320-361-24-2 0193 00 STEERING GEAR ADJUSTMENT (Contd) 0193 00-2 0193 00-2 NOTE Ensure all steering system components are tight. If any steering component is damaged, replace. If loose, tighten. 1. Hold screw (4) still, loosen nut (5), then loosen screw (4). 2. Turn steering wheel (2) completely to right, then completely to left, counting number of turns each way. 3. Turn steering wheel (2) right, half the number of turns counted. 4. Tighten screw (4) until it is slightly snug, and tighten nut (5). 5. Turn steering wheel (2) one turn each way around mid-position. NOTE Assistant will help with step 6. 6. With steering wheel (2) at mid-position, hold screw (4) still and loosen nut (5). Tighten screw (4) until torque at nut (3) on steering column (1) reads 9–35 lb-in (1.0–4.0 N•m). 7. Hold screw (4) still and tighten nut (5). 8. Install drag link on pitman arm (WP 0195 00). 9. Install horn button (WP 0113 00). 10. Connect battery ground cable (WP 0126 00). 11. Lower and secure hood (TM 9-2320-361-10). 12. Release parking brake and remove wheel chocks (TM 9-2320-361-10). 2 3 4 5 1 END OF WORK PACKAGE