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 262 of 570
TM 9-2320-283-34-2
STEERING SYSTEM.
3-92. STEERING GEAR ADJUSTMENT (Continued).
LOCATION/ITEM
ACTION
REMARKS
C. POPPET VALVE ADJUSTMENT (Continued).
WARNING
To avoid injury, keep fingers clear of
axle stop and
spacer block during
steps 19 and 21.
CAUTION
Do not hold steering wheel in full
turn position for longer than 5 to 10
secondds at a time to avoid damageing
steering pump.
19. Block (23).
Hold between items (22) and
(24) on left side of vehicle
during step 20a.
20. Wheel (25).
a. Have assistant turn
counterclockwise until
item (22) bottoms on item
(23).
b. Read pressure on item
Use a suitable spring
(19), while assistant
scale
applies 20 1bs force to
rim (see illustration).
c. Loosen item (21) and
When pressure is proper-
adjust item (20) until
ly set, hold item (20)
pressure on item (19) is
and torque item (21) to
between 700 psi and 900
12-18 lb-ft.
psi.
21. Block (23).
Hold between items (22) and
(24) on right side of vehicle
during step 22a.
3-818
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