TB-9-2320-335-13-P
TRUCK, UTILITY: EXPANDED CAPACITY, IAP/ARMOR READY
TECHNICAL BULLETIN; OPERATOR AND FIELD MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST (RPSTL) INSTRUCTIONS
MAY 2008
TB-9-2320-335-13-P - Page 236 of 680
TB 9-2320-335-13&P
8-16
8-20.1. STEERING GEAR, CENTER LINK, AND PITMAN ARM REPLACEMENT
(SERIAL NUMBERS 246890 AND ABOVE)
CAUTION
• Cover or plug all hoses and connections immediately after
disconnection to prevent contamination. Remove all covers or
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)
from frame (23). Discard lockwashers (20).
a. Removal
This task covers:
a. Removal
b.
Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
General mechanic’s tool kit:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
Maintenance and repair shop equipment:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 2)
Materials/Parts
Four cotter pins (Appendix A, Item 22)
Two locknuts (Appendix A, Item 114.4)
Locknut (Appendix A, Item 133.17)
Three lockwashers (Appendix A, Item 190.8)
Two O-rings (Appendix A, Item 220)
Sealing compound
(Appendix C, Item 63)
Anti-seize compound (Appendix C, Item 16)
Personnel Required
One mechanic
One assistant
Manual References
TM 9-2320-387-10
TM 9-2320-387-24-1
TB 9-2320-335-13&P, Appendix E
Equipment Condition
• Hood raised and secured
(TM 9-2320-387-10).
• Left splash shield removed (para. 10-23.1).
• Left front wheel removed
(TM 9-2320-387-24-1).
• Stabilizer bar removed (para. 6-20.1).
General Safety Instructions
• Do not use hammer or apply heat to the
pitman arm.
•Proper pitman arm installation is critical to
safe operation of vehicle.
• Do not back off torque value to align locking
tabs.
Maintenance Level
Unit
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