TM-9-2320-361-20

2-1/2-TON, 6x6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE

OCTOBER 1991

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TM 9-2320-361-20

7-9. STEERING KNUCKLE BOOT REPLACEMENT (Contd)

6. Fold free inner edge of boot (11) over itself and place over groove in steering knuckle (5). Tab (9) of

zipper (10) is now inside of boot (11).

NOTE

When steering knuckle boot clamp is installed, ensure screw and

nut are located toward front and at top of steering knuckle when

tightened.

7. Slide larger clamp (8) over boot (11) and seat clamp (8) in groove of steering knuckle (5). Ensure

clamp (8) is seated all the way around steering knuckle (5) and is between two beads of boot (11).

8. While holding nut (7), tighten screw (6) of clamp (8).

9. Bend two screws (6) and (12) to prevent loosening.

10. Using adhesive sealer, seal around both edges of boot (11) to steering knuckle (5) and axle housing

tube (17).

11. Install boot guard (3) on steering arm (4) and steering knuckle (5) with four new lockwashers (2) and

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