TM-9-2320-361-24-2
2-1/2 TON, 6X6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS
TECHNICAL MANUAL; FIELD AND SUSTAINMENT MAINTENANCE PART 2 OF 2
AUGUST 2006
TM-9-2320-361-24-2 - Page 34 of 1144
TM 9-2320-361-24-2
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STEERING GEAR REPLACEMENT (Contd)
INSTALLATION
CAUTION
Do not bind or bend steering column. Permanent damage to
column may result.
1.
Install steering column (5) through firewall (3).
2.
Insert pitman shaft end (10) through frame support (11).
3.
Install steering gear (7) on frame support (11) with two spacers (9) and four new lockscrews (8).
Tighten four lockscrews (8) 62–68 lb-ft (84–92 N
•
m).
4.
Install air line (6) on air compressor (1).
5.
Install new tiedown strap (4) around engine stop control cable (2) and steering column (5).
6.
Install bushing (20) over steering column (5) into collar (17) and fasten bracket (23) with new
screw assembled lockwasher (24).
7.
Install two screws (16) through collar (17) and instrument panel (30) with two washers (15) and
new locknuts (14).
8.
Install bracket (25) on collar (17) with two screws (26), washers (13), and new locknuts (12).
9.
Install pad (29) on steering column (5) and firewall (3) with four washers (28) and screws (27).
10.
Position instrument cluster (22) on instrument panel (30) and lock in place by turning four
studs (21) 1/4 turn clockwise.
11.
Install retainer (19) and spring (18) on steering column (5).
12.
Fill steering gear to proper oil level (WP 0020 00).
13.
Install pitman arm (WP 0191 00).
14.
Install left front engine mount bracket (WP 0026 00).
15.
Install fuel injection pump (WP 0069 00).
16.
Install front winch propeller shaft, if removed (WP 0346 00).
17.
Install personnel heater (WP 0366 00).
18.
Install airbrake hand control, if removed (WP 0178 00).
19.
Install turn signal control (WP 0102 00).
20.
Install horn cable (WP 0113 00).
21.
Install steering wheel (WP 0196 00).
22.
Adjust steering gear (WP 0193 00).
23.
Connect battery ground cable (WP 0126 00).
24.
Lower and secure hood (TM 9-2320-361-10).
25.
Release parking brake and remove wheel chocks (TM 9-2320-361-10).
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