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

(2)

Place the dial indicator plunger on the exposed end of the knuckle pin such that its line of

action is approximately parallel to the knuckle pin center line.

(3)

Zero the dial indicator.

(4)

Using a suitable lever or block and lever, lift the knuckle and take the dial reading

(fig. 9-13).

Figure 9-13. Knuckle Clearance Check.

NOTE

Dial indicator readings taken from three

steering knuckle positions are necessary

to accurately measure the end play with

the dial indicator. The positions are:

full right turn, full left turn and the

straight ahead position.

(5)

Turn the knuckle to each of the three positions and repeat steps one through five for

each knuckle position.

e. End Play Adjustment.

(1)

Add shims between the upper knuckle boss and the axle center end as required to

obtain an end play of 0.005-0.025 in. (0.127-0.635 mm) through the full range of turn.

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