TM-9-2320-283-34-2
TRUCK TRACTOR, LINE HAUL, 50,000 GVWR, 6X4, MQ15A1
TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE
DECEMBER 1983
TM-9-2320-283-34-2 - Page 256 of 570
TM 9-2320-283-34-2
STEERING SYSTEM.
3-92. STEERING GEAR ADJUSTMENT (Continued).
LOCATION/ITEM
ACTION
REMARKS
A. WORM SHAFT PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT
1. Nut (2).
While holding item (1),
unscrew item (2) a few turns,
but do not remove.
2. Screw (1).
a. Unscrew one turn.
b. Inspect threads between
Clean threads of item
items (2) and (3).
(1) if necessary. If
sealing material in item
(2) has separated,
remove items (1) and
(2), and discard item
(2).
Install new item
(2) onto non-slotted end
of item (1) and install
item (1) into item (3).
c. While assistant lightly
Make sure item (2) does
moves steering wheel back
not tighten against item
and forth about one inch
total, torque item (1) to
(3) during this step.
60-70 1b-in.
.
3. Nut (2).
While holding item (1),
torque to 70-80 lb-ft.
If sealing material of
item (2) has separated,
replace item (2) and
repeat wormshaft pre-
load adjustment (steps 1
thru 3).
B. SECTOR SHAFT ADJUSTMENT
4. Pin (6).
Remove from items (7) and
(9).
Discard item (6).
5. Nut (7) and link
(9).
Remove from item (8).
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