TM 5-3805-254-34
12-10.
TIE-ROD MAINTENANCE.
This Task Covers:
a.
Removal
d.
Assembly
b.
Disassembly
e.
Installation
c.
Cleaning and inspection
Initial Setup:
Materials/Parts:
Tools/Test Equipment:
•
· Detergent (Item 5, Appendix B)
•
General mechanic's tool kit
•
Grease (Item 10, Appendix B)
•
Field automotive shop set
•
Dry cleaning solvent (Item 23, Appendix B)
•
General Safety Instructions:
•
Two cotter pins
•
Two lockwashers
•
Dry cleaning solvent is flammable and must not be
used near open flame.
Use only in a well-ventilated
area.
a.
REMOVAL
NOTE
Both tie-rod ends are removed In the same manner.
Left tie-rod end shown.
1.
Remove cotter pin (2) and slotted nut (1) from tie-rod end (5).
Discard cotter pin.
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