TM 9-2320-273-20
STEERING MECHANISM.
10-20. TIE ROD MAINTENANCE (Continued).
LOCATION/ITEM
ACTION
REMARKS
A. REMOVAL (Continued).
2. Two cotter keys (2) and
Remove from ball joints
nuts (1).
(7) on each side.
3. Two ball joints (7).
a. Using ball joint puller or
tapping with mallet remove
from steering arms (8) on
each side (M915). Remove
from knuckles (10) (M916
thru M920).
b. Lower and remove tie rod
(4) with ball joints (7) by
unfastening and lowering
rope sling on either side.
4. Two bolts (3), washers
Loosen.
(5), and nuts (6).
5. Two ball joints (7).
a. Counting the number of turns,
unscrew from tie rod (4).
b. Slide off clamp (11) from
tie rod (4).
B. INSPECTION OF END ASSEMBLIES.
6. Two ball joints (7).
Holding tie rod connection
If there is any looseness,
in one hand and steering arm
replace assembly.
connection in other hand,
check for any play or
looseness.
C. INSTALLATION.
7. Two ball joints (7).
a. Slide one clamp (11) onto
either end of tie rod (4).
b. Screw onto tie rod (4),
using same number of turns
as you counted in step 5.
8. Two bolts (3), washers
Install thru two clamps (11) and
(5), and nuts (6).
torque to 40-55 Ib-ft (54-74 N•m).
9. Two ball joints (7).
Fasten ropes to tie downs (9) and
tie rods (4) and hoist up into
steering arms (8) (M915) or
knuckles (10) (M916 thru M920).
Tie rope sling securely.
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