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

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TM 9-2320-285-24-2

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STEERING SYSTEM MAINTENANCE (CONT)

c. Tie Rod (cont).

STEP

LOCATION

ITEM

ACTION

REMARKS

REMOVAL (cont)

2

b.

Tie rod end

Separate

Use brass drift and hammer;

(cont)

(6)

separate tie rod end (6)

from tie rod arm (10)

3

Left side

a.

Tie rod end

Separate

Use brass drift and hammer;

steering

(6)

separate tie rod end (6)

knuckle

from tie rod arm (10)

b.

Cross tube (7)

Lower to

ground

c.

Cotter pin (8)

Remove

Discard cotter pin (8)

and nut (9)

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.

d.

Tie rod arm

Separate

Use brass drift and hammer;

(10)

separate tie rod arm (10)

from steering knuckle (12)

e.

Key (11)

Remove

NOTE

Perform steps 3c through 3e above to remove remaining tie rod arm (10).

4

Tie rod

a.

Nut (3) and

Remove

bolt (4)

b.

Tie rod end

Remove

Turn left tie rod end clock-

(6)

wise to remove; turn right

tie rod end counterclock-

wise to remove

c.

Two clamps (5)

Remove

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