TM-5-3805-254-34
TRUCK, DUMP, 20 TON, 6X4, ON-OFF HIGHWAY 71,000 GVW
TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
MARCH 1993
TM-5-3805-254-34 - Page 482 of 727
TM 5-3805-254-34
12-8.
STEERING KNUCKLE MAINTENANCE
This Task Covers:
a.
Removal
d.
Assembly
b.
Disassembly
e.
Installation
c.
Cleaning and Inspection
Initial Setup:
Equipment Conditions:
•
Front wheel removed (see TM 5-3805-254-20).
•
Front hub, brakedrum, and wheel bearings
removed (see TM 5-3805-254-20).
•
Front brakeshoes removed (see TM 5-3805-254-
20).
•
Left front wheel to front brake limiting and
quickrelease valve hoses removed (see TM 5-
3805254-20) (left knuckle).
•
Right front wheel to front brake limiting and quick-
release valve hoses removed (see TM 5-
3805254-20) (right knuckle).
•
Front airbrake chambers removed (see TM 5-
3805254-20).
•
Front brake spider and dust shield removed (see
paragraph 10-1).
•
Tie-rod and drag link removed (see paragraphs
12-10 and 12-11).
Materials/Parts:
•
Grease (Item 10, Appendix B)
•
Dry cleaning solvent (Item 23, Appendix B)
•
One repair kit
•
Two cotter pins
Tools/Test Equipment:
•
General mechanic’s tool kit
•
Field automotive shop set
Personnel Required:
Two
General Safety Instructions:
•
Dry cleaning solvent Is flammable and must not be
used near open flame.
Use only in a well-
ventilated area.
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