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 255 of 698
TM 9-2320-285-24-2
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STEERING SYSTEM MAINTENANCE (CONT)
c. Tie Rod.
This task covers:
a.
Removal
d.
Installation
b.
Cleaning
e.
Adjustment
c.
Inspection
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
Personnel Required
No. 1 Common Organizational Maintenance
Automotive Repairer MOS 63H
Tool Kit
Socket wrench set
Equipment Condition
Torque wrench
Paragraph
Condition Description
Open end wrench set
Hammer
Parked on level surface;
Safety glasses
parking brake applied; engine
Bronze drift
off.
Full floating turning radius gage plate
Rear wheels blocked.
Trammel bar
Jack
Materials/Parts
Cleaning solvent
Item 1, Appendix C
Clean cloths
Item 2, Appendix C
Penetrating oil
Item 44, Appendix C
Cotter pins
FSCM 78500 P/N K2412
Cotter pins
FSCM 78500 P/N K2616
Chalk
STEP
LOCATION
ITEM
ACTION
REMARKS
REMOVAL
1
Left side
Cotter pin (1)
Remove
Discard cotter pin (1)
steering
and nut (2)
knuckle
2
Right side
a.
Cotter pin (1)
Remove
Discard cotter pin (1)
steering
and nut (2)
knuckle
WARNING
Don’t strike hardened steel parts with steel hammer.
To do so could cause metal chips to hit your eyes causing you
serious injury.
Seek medical attention immediately if you get metal chips in your eyes.
Always wear safety glasses
when using a hammer.
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