TM-9-2320-285-24-2
TRUCK TRACTOR, YARD TYPE, 43,500 LB GVW, DED, 4X2, ARMY MODEL M878A1
TECHNICAL MANUAL; ORGANIZATIONAL, DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
OCTOBER 1985
TM-9-2320-285-24-2 - Page 150 of 698
TM 9-2320-285-24-2
3-18.
FRONT AXLE MAINTENANCE
STEP
LOCATION
ITEM
ACTION
REMARKS
REASSEMBLY (cont)
11
c.
New grease
Install
(cont)
fitting (19)
12
Steering
a.
New gasket (23)
Position
knuckle
and cap (22)
(31), top
b.
Three washers
Install
Tighten to 25 pounds foot
(21) and cap-
torque
screws (20)
c.
New grease
Install
fitting (24)
13
Steering
Grease fittings
Lubricate
Refer to current lubrication
knuckle(19 and 24)
order
(31), top
and bottom
14
Steering
a.
Key (14)
Install
In steering arm (13)
knuckle
b.
Steering
Install
In steering knuckle (31)
(31), top
arm (13)
c.
Nut (12)
Install
Tighten initially to 650
pounds foot torque.
Then
tighten to 1025 pounds foot
torque
d.
New cotter
Install and
pin (11)spread
15
Steering
a.
Ball (10)
Install
In steering arm (13)
arm (13)
b.
Nut (9)
Install
Tighten initially to 287
pounds foot torque.
Then,
tighten to 450 pounds foot
torque
c.
New cotter
Install and
pin (8)
spread
16
Steering
Nut (25) and
Install
If removed.
Do not tighten
knuckle
screw (26)
at this time
(31)
NOTE
Steps 8 thru 16 above cover reassembly of the left steering knuckle.
Repeat steps 8 thru 16 to reassemble the right
steering knuckle.
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