TM 9-2320-361-34 10-6. STEERING KNUCKLE AND STEERING ARM MAINTENANCE THIS TASK COVERS: a. Steering Arm Removal e. Steering Arm Installation b. Steering Knuckle Removal f. End Play Test c. Cleaning and Inspection g. Turn Angle Screw Adjustment d. Steering Knuckle Installation INITIAL SETUP APPLICABLE MODELS All TOOLS General mechanic’s tool kit (Appendix B, Item 1) Mechanical puller (Appendix B, Item 22) Inside micrometer (Appendix B, Item 16) Outside micrometer (Appendix B, Item 17) 1-5/16-in. socket, 3/4-in. dr. (Appendix B, Item 31) Wheel alinement indicator (Appendix B, Item 32) Dial indicator (Appendix B, Item 21) Torque wrench, 3/4-in. dr. (Appendix B, Item 6) Jack stands MATERIALS/PARTS Four lockwashers (Appendix F, Item 149) Six lockwashers (Appendix F, Item 130) Four bushings (Appendix F, Item 1) Lubricating oil, GO 80/90 (Appendix C, Item 11) REFERENCES (TM) TM 9-237 TM 9-2320-361-20 TM 9-2320-361-34P EQUIPMENT CONDITION ● Front axle shaft removed (TM 9-232-361-20). . Steering knuckle boot removed (TM 9-2320-361-20). . Tie rod removed (TM 9-2320-361-20). ● Drag link removed (TM 9-2320-361-20). GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ● Wear hand protection at all times when working with heated parts. . Eye protection must be worn during welding procedures. ● Welding procedures may produce poisonous fumes. Perform welding in well-ventilated area. I a. Steering Arm Removal I 1. Remove lubrication fitting (4) from steering arm (5). 2. Remove four nuts (2) and lockwashers (3) from steering arm (5). Discard lockwashers (3). 3. Tap steering arm (5) at point “A” to loosen four bushings (1). 4. Remove four bushings (1) and steering arm (5) from steering knuckle (8). Discard four bushings (1). 5. Remove four bushings (1) from steering arm (5). b. Steering Knuckle Removal I NOTE Perform step 1 for left steering knuckle. Perform step 2 for right steering knuckle. 1. Remove lubrication fitting (11) from steering knuckle (8). 2. Remove lubrication fitting (19), two screws (18), lockwashers (17), and plate (20) from steering knuckle (8). Discard lockwashers (17). 3. Remove spacer (6), bearing (7), and sleeve (16) from left and right steering knuckles (8). 4. Remove two screws (10), lockwashers (9), plate (12), sleeve (14), and bearing (13) from left and right steering knuckles (8). Discard lockwashers (9). 5. Remove left and right steering knuckles (8) from two pins (15). 10-36
