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 679 of 1207
TM 9-2320-361-20
9-11. DRAG LINK REPLACEMENT
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP
APPLICABLE MODELS
REFERENCES (TM)
All
LO 9-2320-209-12-1
MATERIALS/PARTS
TM 9-2320-361-10
TM 9-2320-361-20P
Two cotter pins
EQUIPMENT CONDITION
Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-361-10).
a. Removal
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Remove two cotter pins (6) and adjusting plugs (1) and (12) from drag link (7). Discard cotter
pins (6).
Turn steering wheel as needed, and remove safety plug (2).
Remove drag link (7) from pitman arm (17), then lower end of drag link (7). Remove spring (3) and
ball seats (4) and (5).
Remove ball seat (11) and lift drag link (7) from steering arm (13), then lower end of drag link (7)
and remove ball seat (10), spring (9), and safety plug (8).
Remove two grease fittings (15) from drag link (7).
b. Installation
CAUTION
Ensure drag link components are properly installed, or damage to
equipment may result.
NOTE
The steering arm end of drag link is the side with the opening
closest to end.
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Install two grease fittings (15) on drag link (7).
Install safety plug (8), spring (9), and ball seat (10) in steering arm end of drag link (7).
Install drag link (7) on steering arm (13). Ensure ball seat (10) is caught on steering arm
ball (14).
Install ball seat (11) and adjusting plug (12) in drag link (7).
Install ball seat (5) in pitman arm end of drag link (7).
Install drag link (7) on pitman arm (17). Ensure ball seat (5) is caught on pitman arm ball (16).
Install ball seat (4), spring (3), safety plug (2), and adjusting plug (1) in drag link (7).
Lubricate drag link (7) (LO 9-2320-209-12-1).
Tighten adjusting plugs (1) and (12) until seated, then back off plugs (1) and (12) until cotter pins (6)
can be installed.
Install two new cotter pins (6) through drag link (7) and plugs (1) and (12). Secure cotter pins (6) by
bending ends.
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