TM-9-2320-283-20-2
TRUCK TRACTOR, LINE HAUL, 50,000 GVWR, 6X4, M915A1
TECHNICAL MANUAL; ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE PART 2 OF 3
DECEMBER 1983
TM-9-2320-283-20-2 - Page 522 of 852
TM 9-2320-283-20-2
FRONT AXLE.
3-150.
TIE ROD ARM REPLACEMENT (Continued).
LOCATION/ITEM
ACTION
REMARKS
NOTE
Replacement of tie rod arms is same for
both sides.
A.
REMOVAL.
1.
Cotter pin (1).
Remove from item (2).
Discard item (1).
2.
Nut (2).
Remove from item (4).
3.
Ball joint (4).
Remove from item (3).
Use a suitable puller.
4.
Cotter pin (8).
Remove from item (7).
Discard item (8).
5.
Nut (7).
Remove from item (3).
6.
Arm (3) and key
Remove from item (6) and
Use a brass hammer or
(5).
discard item (5).
bronze drift.
B.
CLEANING AND INSPECTION.
7.
All parts.
Clean and inspect.
Refer to paragraphs 3-4
and 3-5.
C.
INSTALLATION.
8.
Arm (3) and new
Install in item (6).
key (5).
9.
Nut (7) and new
Secure item (3) to item (6).
Torque between 350 and
cotter pin (8).
490 lb-ft.
Loosen if
necessary to install
item (8).
10. Ball joint (4).
Install in item (3).
11. Nut (2) and new
Secure item (4) to item (3).
Torque between 165 and
cotter pin (1).
230 lb-ft.
Tighten if
necessary to install
item (1).
NOTE
Follow-on maintenance action required:
Check front wheel alinement (para 3-205).
3-894
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