TM 9-2320-273-20
WHEELS AND TIRES.
10-10. FRONT WHEEL MAINTENANCE (Continued).
LOCATION/lTEM
ACTION
REMARKS
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
I 2.
13.
NOTE
Do one end at a time because you have
to drop the tie rod to adjust.
Bolt (2), Iockwasher (8)
Loosen from clamp (5),
and clamp locknut (4).
Cotter pin (1) and
Remove from top stud of balI
castellated nut (9).
joint (6).
Ball joint (6).
a.
b.
c.
Use ball joint puller and
remove from steering knuckle
(7), or tap with rawhide hammer.
Screw ball joint in to tie rod (3)
to decrease toe-in and out to
increase toe-in.
Repeat adjustment procedure
until toe-in is 1/16 + 1/16 inch
(1.6 +1.6 mm).
Bolt (2), Iockwasher (8)
Torque to 40-55 Ib-ft (54-68 N-m).
and clamp locknut (4).
Ball joint (6).
Install back into steering knuckle (7).
Castellated nut (9).
a. Install on top stud of ball joint (6).
b. Torque to 110-125 Ib-ft (149-169
N-m).
Cotter pin (1).
Insert new cotter pin through nut (9)
and top ball joint stud; then bend
ends over.
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