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 677 of 1207

TM 9-2320-361-20

9-10. TIE ROD AND TIE ROD END REPLACEMENT

This task covers:

a. Removal

b. Installation

INITIAL SETUP:

APPLICABLE MODELS

REFERENCES (TM)

All

TM 9-2320-361-10

MATERIALS/PARTS

TM 9-2320-361-20P

Cotter pin

EQUIPMENT CONDITION

Rear wheels chocked (TM 9-2320-361-10).

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

a. Removal

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

NOTE

Left tie rod end has left-hand threads. Right tie rod end has right-

hand threads.

Left and right tie rod ends are removed the same way. This proce-

dure covers the left end only.

Lift front axle enough to take weight off front wheels (TM 9-2320-361-10).

Loosen nut (5) on clamp (4).

Remove cotter pin (3) and nut (1) from tie rod end (6). Discard cotter pin (3).

Remove tie rod end (6) from steering knuckle (7).

Remove tie rod end (6) from tie rod (2). Count how many turns it takes to unscrew tie rod end (6).

Remove boot (8) from tie rod end (6).

Lower front axle (TM 9-2320-361-10).

b. Installation

CAUTION

Be careful when screwing in tie rod end, or damage to dust cover

may result.

1. Screw tie rod end (6) into tie rod (2) the same number of turns as in removal.

2. Install boot (8) on tie rod end (6).

3. Install tie rod end (6) in steering knuckle (7) with nut (1) and new cotter pin (3). Tighten nut (1)

165-180 lb-ft (224-244 NŽm), and bend back ends of pin (3).

4. Tighten nut (5) on clamp (4) 170 lb-ft (231 NŽm).

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