TM-9-2320-280-34

TRUCK, UTILITY: M998 SERIES

TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE

JANUARY 1996

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11-5. STEERING GEAR REPAIR (Cont'd)

26.

Using spanner wrench, install adjuster plug (1) in housing (3). Do not tighten.

27.

Install locknut (2) over adjuster plug (1). Do not tighten.

28.

Install rack piston (4) and rack piston arbor into gear housing (3) so gear teeth on rack piston (4)

align with gear teeth on pitman shaft (5).

29.

Hold rack piston arbor tightly against rack piston (4) while turning stub shaft (6) clockwise. Remove

rack piston arbor.

30.

Install rack piston plug (7) into rack piston (4). Do not tighten.

31.

Center rack piston (4) and install pitman shaft (5) in housing (3).

32.

Tighten rack piston plug (7) to 75 lb-ft (102 N

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