TM-9-2320-280-20-2

TRUCK, UTILITY: M998 SERIES

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE; VOLUME 2 OF 3

JANUARY 1996

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TM 9-2320-280-20-2

1.

Disconnect two power steering lines (4) from steering gear (10).

2.

Turn steering wheel left and right several times to bleed off power steering fluid.

3.

Remove intermediate shaft locknut (1), washer (2), capscrew (5), and washer (2) and disconnect

intermediate shaft (3) from steering gear (10). Discard locknut (1).

4.

Remove nut (14) and lockwasher (13) from pitman arm (12). Discard lockwasher (13).

5.

Remove pitman arm (12) from shaft (11).

6.

Remove three capscrews (8), lockwashers (7), washers (6), and steering gear (10) from frame (9).

Discard lockwashers (7).

8-21. STEERING GEAR REPLACEMENT

This task covers:

a. Removal

b. Installation

INITIAL SETUP:

Tools

General mechanic’s tool kit:

automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)

Materials/Parts

Locknut (Appendix G, Item 100)

Lockwasher (Appendix G, Item 192)

Three lockwashers (Appendix G, Item 188)

Manual References

TM 9-2320-280-10

TM 9-2320-280-24P

Equipment Condition

• Hood raised and secured (TM 9-2320-280-10).

• Battery ground cable disconnected (para. 4-73).

a. Removal

NOTE

• Make sure front wheels are in the straight ahead position.

• Have drainage container ready to catch fluid.

CAUTION

Cover or plug all open lines and connections immediately after

disconnection to prevent contamination. Remove all plugs prior to

connection.

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