TM-9-2320-361-20

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

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE

OCTOBER 1991

TM-9-2320-361-20 - Page 676 of 1207

para. 9-11

TM 9-2320-361-20

9-9. STEERING GEAR ADJUSTMENT

This task covers:

Adjustment

INITIAL SETUP:

APPLICABLE MODELS

EQUIPMENT CONDITION

All

Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-361-10).

PERSONNEL REQUIRED

Remove drag link from pitman arm (para. 9-11).

Remove horn button (para. 4-30).

Two

REFERENCES (TM)

TM 9-2320-361-10

TM 9-2320-361-20P

Adjustment

NOTE

Ensure all steering system components are tight. If any steering

component is damaged, replace. If loose, tighten.

1. Hold screw (4) still, loosen nut (5), then loosen screw (4).

2. Turn steering wheel (2) all the way to the right, then all the way

turns.

3. Turn steering wheel (2) right, half the number of turns counted.

4. Tighten screw (4) until it is slightly snug, and tighten nut (5).

5. Turn steering wheel (2) one turn each way around mid-position.

NOTE

Assistant will help with step 6.

to the left, counting the number of

6.

With steering wheel (2) at mid-position, hold screw (4) still, loosen nut (5), then tighten screw (4)

until torque at nut (3) on steering column (1) reads 9-35 lb-in. (1.0 -4.0 NŽm).

7. Hold screw (4) still and tighten nut (5).

Install horn button (para. 4-30).

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