TB 9-2320-335-13&P
8-20.1. STEERING GEAR, CENTER LINK, AND PITMAN ARM REPLACEMENT
(SERIAL NUMBERS 246890 AND ABOVE)
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
Manual References
General mechanic's tool kit:
TM 9-2320-387-10
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
TM 9-2320-387-24-1
Maintenance and repair shop equipment:
TB 9-2320-335-13&P, Appendix E
automotive (Appendix B, Item 2)
Equipment Condition
Materials/Parts
Hood raised and secured
Four cotter pins (Appendix A, Item 22)
(TM 9-2320-387-10).
Two locknuts (Appendix A, Item 114.4)
Locknut (Appendix A, Item 133.17)
Left front wheel removed
Three lockwashers (Appendix A, Item 190.8)
(TM 9-2320-387-24-1).
Two O-rings (Appendix A, Item 220)
Sealing compound
General Safety Instructions
(Appendix C, Item 63)
Do not use hammer or apply heat to the
Anti-seize compound (Appendix C, Item 16)
pitman arm.
Personnel Required
Proper pitman arm installation is critical to
One mechanic
safe operation of vehicle.
One assistant
Do not back off torque value to align locking
tabs.
Maintenance Level
Unit
a. Removal
CAUTION
Cover or plug all hoses and connections immediately after
plugs prior to connection.
Using a pickle fork instead of a puller may damage serviceable
components.
NOTE
Use suitable container to catch power steering fluid.
1.
Remove two cotter pins (2) and slotted nuts (3) from two tie rods (4) and center link (1). Discard
cotter pins (2).
2.
Disconnect two tie rods (4) from center link (1).
3.
Remove two locknuts (6), washers (5), capscrews (10), washers (9), and idler arm (8) from frame (7).
Discard locknuts (6).
4.
Remove two power steering lines (15) from steering gear (24).
5.
Remove two power steering lines adapters (17) and O-rings (18) from steering gear (24).
Discard O-rings (18).
6.
Remove lower steering shaft locknut (11), washer (12), capscrew (16), and washer (14) and
disconnect lower steering shaft (13) from steering gear (24). Discard locknut (11).
7.
Remove three capscrews (22), lockwashers (21), washers (20), bracket (19), and steering gear (24)
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