TM-9-2320-361-24-2 Field Maintenance Manual Volume 2 for M44A2 Series Trucks
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TM 9-2320-361-24-2 0195 00 0195 00-2 DRAG LINK REPLACEMENT (Contd) REMOVAL 1. Remove two cotter pins (6) and adjusting plugs (1) and (12) from drag link (7). Discard cotter pins (6). 2. Turn steering wheel as needed, and remove safety plug (2). 3. Remove drag link (7) from pitman arm (17), then lower end of drag link (7). Remove spring (3) and ball seats (4) and (5). 4. Remove ball seat (11) and lift drag link (7) from steering arm (13). Lower end of drag link (7) and remove ball seat (10), spring (9), and safety plug (8). 5. Remove two grease fittings (15) from drag link (7). INSTALLATION CAUTION Ensure drag link components are properly installed, or damage to equipment may result. NOTE The steering arm end of drag link is the side with the opening closest to end. 1. Install two grease fittings (15) on drag link (7). 2. Install safety plug (8), spring (9), and ball seat (10) in steering arm end of drag link (7). 3. Install drag link (7) on steering arm (13). Ensure ball seat (10) is caught on steering arm ball (14). 4. Install ball seat (11) and adjusting plug (12) in drag link (7). 5. Install ball seat (5) in pitman arm end of drag link (7). 6. Install drag link (7) on pitman arm (17). Ensure ball seat (5) is caught on pitman arm ball (16). 7. Install ball seat (4), spring (3), safety plug (2), and adjusting plug (1) in drag link (7). 8. Lubricate drag link (7) (WP 0020 00). 9. Tighten adjusting plugs (1) and (12) until seated, then back off plugs (1) and (12) until cotter pins (6) can be installed. 10. Install two new cotter pins (6) through drag link (7) and plugs (1) and (12). Secure cotter pins (6) by bending ends. 11. Connect battery ground cable (WP 0126 00). 12. Release parking brake and remove wheel chocks (TM 9-2320-361-10).