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 0408 00 0408 00-2 STEERING ASSIST CYLINDER MAINTENANCE (Contd) REMOVAL WARNING Do not disconnect air lines before draining air reservoirs. Small parts under pressure may shoot out with high velocity, causing injury to personnel. CAUTION When disconnecting air lines and hoses, plug all openings to prevent dirt from entering and causing damage to internal parts. NOTE Prior to removal, tag all air lines and hoses for installation. 1. Battery ground cable disconnected (WP 0126 00). 2. Raise vehicle (TM 9-2320-361-10) and place jack stands under front axle. Lower vehicle onto jack stands. 3. Remove tiedown straps (1) along air hoses (20) and (2) as required. Discard tiedown straps (1). 4. Remove air hose (20) from elbow (19). 5. Remove air hose (2) from adapter (3). 6. Remove elbow (19) and adapter (3) from steering assist cylinder (12). 7. Remove six jamnuts (13) from screws (17) NOTE Support steering assist cylinder during removal. 8. Remove six nuts (14), tie rod top bracket (15), six screws (17), and tie rod bottom bracket (16) from tie rod (18). NOTE Assistant will help with step 8. 9. Remove locknut (10), washer (9), screw (4), washer (5), support bracket (6) with air hose (2), and steering assist cylinder (12) from axle bracket (8). Discard locknut (10). 10. Remove two spacers (7) and pull steering assist cylinder (12) with rubber bearing shields (11) from axle bracket (8).