TM-9-2320-273-20

TRUCK TRACTOR, LINE HAUL; LIGHT EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER; TRUCK CHASSIS; MEDIUM EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER

TECHNICAL MANUAL; ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE

NOVEMBER 1980

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TM 9-2320-273-20

STEERING MECHANISM.

10-21. PITMAN ARM MAINTENANCE (Continued).

LOCATION/lTEM

ACTION

REMARKS

B. INSPECTION OF MATING SURFACES.

4. Pitman arm (7) and steering

Inspect mating surfaces

If pitman arm is damaged,

gear shaft (9).

for:

replace. If shaft is damaged,

a. Burrs.

replace steering gear or refer

b. Gouges.

problem to Direct Support

c. Uneven or excess

Maintenance.

wear.

C. INSTALLATION.

5. Pitman arm (7) and

steering gear shaft (9).

6. Nut (2) and bolt (8).

7. Drag link (4), nut (6),

and new cotter pin (5).

a. Aline marks (1) and (3).

b. Insert wedge to open arm

slightly.

c. Drive on with mallet.

d. Check that marks are still

alined.

Screw on. Tighten to 400 Ib-ft

(542 NŽm) with torque wrench.

a. Install.

b. Torque nut to 120 Ib-ft

(163 N•m).

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