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

NOTE

The bottom side of the thrust bearing

must be seated on the face of the lower

knuckle yoke. The lower seal must be

positioned beneath the bottom face of

the axle center.

c.

Knuckle Pin Installation.

(1)

Aline the pin holes of the knuckle, axle center, lower seal, thrust bearing and seal

(fig. 9-11).

Figure 9-11. Knuckle A linemen t.

(2)

Place a jack under the lower side of the steering knuckle yoke and raise the knuckle so that

all clearance is taken up between the lower yoke, thrust bearing and seal, and the lower face of axle center

end.

Do not strike the knuckle pin or draw

keys directly with a steel hammer.

Use suitable brass drifts.

9-12

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