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).

f. End Play Test

1. Install dial indicator on front axle housing (3) so measuring point touches steering arm mounting

plate (2).

2. Install lever and support under steering knuckle (1).

3.

Pry upward with lever and support and observe dial indicator. Correct reading is 0.004-0.014 in.

(O.102-0.356 mm).

NOT E

●

If

dial

indicator

reading is correct, proceed to step 14.

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Perform

steps

4

through 13 if dial indicator reading is

incorrect.

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Steps 4 through 6

apply

to

left steering knuckle.

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Step

7

applies

to

right

steering knuckle.

Remove lubrication fitting (6), two nuts (4), and lockwashers (5) from steering arm (7). Discard

lockwashers (5).

Tap steering arm (7) at point “A" to loosen steering arm (7).

Remove steering arm (7) from steering knuckle (1).

Remove lubrication fitting (11), two screws (10), lockwashers (12), and plate (2) from steering

knuckle (1). Discard lockwashers (12).

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