TM-9-2320-280-20-2

TRUCK, UTILITY: M998 SERIES

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE; VOLUME 2 OF 3

JANUARY 1996

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8-20. INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT REPLACEMENT

This task covers:

a. Removal

b. Installation

a. Removal

1.

Remove locknut (6), washer (5), capscrew (8), and washer (5) from intermediate steering shaft (4)

and steering gear (7). Discard locknut (6).

2.

Remove locknut (2), washer (3), capscrew (9), washer (3), and steering shaft (4) from steering column (1).

Discard locknut (2).

INITIAL SETUP:

Tools

General mechanic’s tool kit:

automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)

Materials/Parts

Two locknuts (Appendix G, Item 100)

Manual References

TM 9-2320-280-10

TM 9-2320-280-24P

b. Installation

1.

Install intermediate steering shaft (4) on steering gear (7) with washer (5), capscrew (8), washer (5),

and locknut (6). Tighten locknut (6) to 40-50 lb-ft (54-68 N

•

m).

2.

Install steering shaft (4) on steering column (1) with washer (3), capscrew (9), washer (3), and locknut (2).

Tighten locknut (2) to 40-50 lb-ft (54-68 N

•

m).

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NOTE

Ensure front wheels are in straight-ahead position while

removing and installing intermediate steering shaft.