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 - Page 258 of 764

TM 9-2320-361-34

10-6.

STEERING

KNUCKLE

AND

STEERING

ARM

MAINTENANCE

(Contd)

8.

9.

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

16.

17.

Remove spacer (8) from left and right steering knuckles (3).

NOTE

●

If

dial

indicator

reading

was

less

than

0.004

in.

(O.102

mm),

install smaller spacer.

. If dial indicator reading was more than 0.014 in. (0.356 mm),

install larger spacer.

Install spacer (8) on left and right steering knuckles (3).

NOTE

●

Step 10 applies

to

right

steering

knuckle.

●

Steps

11

and

12

apply

to

left

steering

knuckle.

Install plate (1), two-new lockwashers (12), screws (10), and lubrication fitting (11) on steering

knuckle (3). Tighten screws (10) 116-149 lb-ft, (157-202 N.m).

Install steering arm (7) on four studs (9) with four new lockwashers (5) and nuts (4). Tighten

nuts (4) 130-167 lb-ft (176-226 N.m).

Install lubrication fitting (6) on steering arm (7).

Check endplay (steps 1 through 3).

Install drag link (TM 9-2320-361-20).

Install tie rod (TM 9-2320-361-20).

Install steering knuckle boot (TM 9-2320-361-20).

Install front axle shaft (TM 9-2320-361-20).

LEFT SIDE

RIGHT SIDE

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