TM 9-2320-361-34 10-6 STEERING KNUCKLE AND STEERING ARM MAINTENANCE (Contd). f. End Play Test 1. Install dial indicator on front axle housing (3) so measuring point touches steering arm mounting plate (2). 2. Install lever and support under steering knuckle (1). 3. Pry upward with lever and support and observe dial indicator. Correct reading is 0.004-0.014 in. (O.102-0.356 mm). NOTE ● If dial indicator reading is correct, proceed to step 14. ● Perform steps 4 through 13 if dial indicator reading is incorrect. ● Steps 4 through 6 apply to left steering knuckle. ● Step 7 applies to right steering knuckle. Remove lubrication fitting (6), two nuts (4), and lockwashers (5) from steering arm (7). Discard lockwashers (5). Tap steering arm (7) at point “A" to loosen steering arm (7). Remove steering arm (7) from steering knuckle (1). Remove lubrication fitting (11), two screws (10), lockwashers (12), and plate (2) from steering knuckle (1). Discard lockwashers (12). 10-40
