TM-9-2320-273-34

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

TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE

DECEMBER 1980

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TM 9-2320-273-34

(1)

Hold the thrust bearing with the thrust bearing seal face down. Snap the lower seal

and gasket assembly over the thrust bearing chamfered side (fig. 9-9).

(2)

With the knuckle pin hole in the axle center clean and dry, position and support the

steering knuckle on the axle.

(3)

With the seal positioned over the thrust bearing, slide the thrust bearing and lower seal

assembly between the lower face of the axle center and the lower knuckle boss (fig. 9-10).

Figure 9-10. Steering Knuckle Installation.

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