TM-9-2320-361-34

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

TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE

MAY 1992
TM-9-2320-361-34

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TM 9-2320-361-34
10-6. STEERING KNUCKLE AND STEERING ARM MAINTENANCE
THIS TASK COVERS:
a. Steering Arm Removal
e. Steering Arm Installation
b. Steering Knuckle Removal
f. End Play Test
c. Cleaning and Inspection
g. Turn
Angle Screw Adjustment
d. Steering Knuckle Installation
INITIAL SETUP
APPLICABLE MODELS
All
TOOLS
General mechanic’s
tool kit
(Appendix B, Item 1)
Mechanical puller (Appendix B, Item 22)
Inside micrometer
(Appendix B, Item 16)
Outside micrometer
(Appendix B, Item 17)
1-5/16-in. socket, 3/4-in. dr.
(Appendix B, Item 31)
Wheel alinement indicator
(Appendix B, Item 32)
Dial indicator (Appendix B, Item 21)
Torque wrench, 3/4-in. dr.
(Appendix B, Item 6)
Jack stands
MATERIALS/PARTS
Four lockwashers (Appendix F, Item 149)
Six lockwashers (Appendix F, Item 130)
Four bushings (Appendix F, Item 1)
Lubricating oil, GO 80/90 (Appendix C, Item 11)
REFERENCES (TM)
TM 9-237
TM 9-2320-361-20
TM 9-2320-361-34P
EQUIPMENT CONDITION
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Front axle shaft removed (TM 9-232-361-20).
. Steering knuckle boot removed (TM 9-2320-361-20).
. Tie rod removed (TM 9-2320-361-20).
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Drag link removed (TM 9-2320-361-20).
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
●
Wear
hand protection at all times when working
with heated parts.
. Eye protection must be worn during welding
procedures.
●
Welding procedures may produce poisonous fumes.
Perform welding in well-ventilated area.
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a. Steering Arm
Removal
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1. Remove lubrication fitting (4) from steering arm (5).
2. Remove four nuts (2) and lockwashers (3) from steering arm (5). Discard lockwashers (3).
3. Tap steering arm (5) at point “A” to loosen four bushings (1).
4. Remove four bushings (1) and steering arm (5) from steering knuckle (8). Discard four bushings (1).
5. Remove four bushings (1) from steering arm
(5).
b. Steering Knuckle Removal
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NOTE
Perform step 1 for left steering knuckle. Perform step 2 for right
steering knuckle.
1. Remove lubrication fitting (11) from steering knuckle (8).
2. Remove lubrication fitting (19), two screws (18), lockwashers (17), and plate (20) from steering
knuckle (8). Discard lockwashers (17).
3. Remove spacer (6), bearing (7), and sleeve (16) from left and right steering knuckles (8).
4. Remove two screws (10), lockwashers (9), plate (12), sleeve (14), and bearing (13) from left and right
steering knuckles (8). Discard lockwashers (9).
5. Remove left and right steering knuckles (8) from two pins (15).
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