TM-9-2320-361-34
2-1/2-TON, 6x6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)
TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE
MAY 1992
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TM 9-2320-361-34
10-6 STEERING KNUCKLE AND STEERING ARM MAINTENANCE (Contd)
c. Cleaning and Inspection
2.
For general cleaning instructions, refer to para. 2-8.
Measure outside diameter of ball stud (21). Replace ball stud (21) if outside diameter is less
than 1.24 in. (3.15 cm).
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d. Steering Knuckle Installation
1. Install left and right steering knuckles (10) on pins (18) with studs (19) facing up.
2. Install sleeve (17), plate (15), and bearing (16) on left and right steering knuckles (10) with two new
lockwashers (12) and screws (13). Tighten screws (13) 116-149 lb-ft (157-202 N.m).
3. Install sleeve (20), bearing (9), and spacer (8) on left. and right steering knuckles (10).
NOTE
Perform steps 4 and 5 for right steering knuckle. Perform step 6 for
left steering knuckle.
Visually inspect ball stud
(21) for
nicks, scratches, pits, scores, or scratches. Replace ball stud (21)
if damaged.
Measure outside diameter of steering knuckle pins
(18). Replace
front axle if outside diameter of
steering knuckle is less than 1.123 in. (2.852 cm).
Inspect steering knuckle pins (18) for nicks, scratches, pitting, scores, and cracks. Replace front axle
if pins (18) are nicked, scratched, pitted, scored, or cracked.
Inspect sleeves (17) and (20) for nicks, scratches, scores, cracks, and signs of wear. Replace
sleeve (17) or (20) and bearing (16) or (9) if nicked, scratched, scored, cracked, or worn.
Measure inside diameter of bearings (9) and (16). Replace bearing (9) or (16) if inside diameter is
greater than 1.126 in. (2.860 cm).
Inspect bearings (9) and (16) for nicks, scratches, pitting, scores or cracks. Replace if nicked,
scratched, pitted, scored, or cracked.
Inspect four studs (19) and twelve studs (11) for bends or stripped threads. Replace stud(s) (19)
or (11) if bent or threads are stripped.
Inspect turn angle screw (7) for bends. Replace angle screw (7) if damaged.
4. Install plate (24) with two new lockwashers (26) and screws (22) on steering knuckle (10). Tighten
screws (22) 116-149 lb-ft (157-202 N.m).
5. Install lubrication fitting (23) on plate (24) and lubrication fitting (25) on plate (15).
6. Install lubrication fitting (14) on steering knuckle (10).
e.
Steering Arm Installation
1. Install four new bushings
(1) on steering arm (5).
2. Install steering arm (5) on four studs (19) with four new lockwashers (3) and nuts (2). Tighten
nuts (2) 130-167 lb-ft (176-226 N.m).
3. Install lubrication fitting(4) on steering arm (5).
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