TM-9-2320-260-20
TRUCK, 5-TON, 6X6, M809 SERIES (DIESEL)
TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE
APRIL 1995
TM-9-2320-260-20 - Page 711 of 1337
TM 9-2320-260-20
9-10. POWER STEERING ASSIST CYLINDER AND SOCKET MAINTENANCE
THIS TASK COVERS:
a. Removal
d. Installation
b. Disassembly
e. On-Vehicle Adjustment
c. Assembly
INITIAL SETUP
APPLICABLE MODELS
All
MATERIALS/PARTS
Two dust shields
Two felt pads
Two cotter pins
Two ball seats
Spring
Backup ring
Cap and plug set (Appendix C, Item 9)
Rags (Appendix C, Item 22)
Antiseize tape (Appendix C, Item 30)
REFERENCES (TM)
LO 9-2320-260-12
TM 9-2320-260-10
TM 9-2320-260-20P
EQUIPMENT CONDITION
• Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-260-10).
• Wheels in straight-ahead position
(TM 9-2320-260-10).
• Power steering assist cylinder stone shield
removed (para. 11-26).
• Power steering reservoir drained
(LO 9-2320-260-12).
a. Removal
CAUTION
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
Cap or plug all open hydraulic lines, fittings, and parts to prevent
dirt contamination from entering system. Prior to installation,
ensure all caps and plugs are removed. Failure to do so may result
in damage to internal components.
NOTE
• Tag hydraulic lines and parts for installation.
• Have drainage container ready to catch hydraulic fluid.
Disconnect two hoses (7) from two elbows (8) on power steering assist cylinder (14).
Unhook and open tabs on dust shield (10) on power steering assist cylinder (14).
Remove cotter pin (13) and loosen adjusting plug (12). Discard cotter pin (13).
Remove power steering assist cylinder (14) from spring shackle ball stud (9).
Remove felt pad (11) and dust shield (10) from spring shackle ball stud (9). Discard felt pad (9) and
dust shield (10).
Unhook and open tabs on dust shield (15) on tie rod end socket (4).
Remove cotter pin (3) and loosen adjusting cap (2). Discard cotter pin (3).
Remove tie rod end socket (4) from steering arm (5).
Remove felt pad (16) and dust shield (15) from steering arm ball stud (6). Discard felt pad (16) and
dust shield (15).
Remove two elbows (8) from power steering assist cylinder (14).
Remove two grease fittings (1) from power steering assist cylinder (14).
9-26
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