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TM-9-2320-361-34 Direct Maintenance Manual for M44A2 Series Trucks

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TM 9-2320-361-34 10-6. STEERING KNUCKLE AND STEERING ARM MAINTENANCE (Contd) 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Remove spacer (8) from left and right steering knuckles (3). NOTE If dial indicator reading was less than 0.004 in. (O.102 mm), install smaller spacer. . If dial indicator reading was more than 0.014 in. (0.356 mm), install larger spacer. Install spacer (8) on left and right steering knuckles (3). NOTE Step 10 applies to right steering knuckle. Steps 11 and 12 apply to left steering knuckle. Install plate (1), two-new lockwashers (12), screws (10), and lubrication fitting (11) on steering knuckle (3). Tighten screws (10) 116-149 lb-ft, (157-202 N.m). Install steering arm (7) on four studs (9) with four new lockwashers (5) and nuts (4). Tighten nuts (4) 130-167 lb-ft (176-226 N.m). Install lubrication fitting (6) on steering arm (7). Check endplay (steps 1 through 3). Install drag link (TM 9-2320-361-20). Install tie rod (TM 9-2320-361-20). Install steering knuckle boot (TM 9-2320-361-20). Install front axle shaft (TM 9-2320-361-20). LEFT SIDE RIGHT SIDE 10-41