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)

g. Turn Angle Screw Adjustment

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

Count number of threads showing on screw (2) above nut

(3)

and record.

Break welds and remove screw

(2)

and nut (3) from steering knuckle

(4).

Discard screw (2) and

nut (3).

Install new nut (3) and new screw (2) on steering knuckle

(4)

with same number of threads showing

above nut (3) as in step 1.

NOTE

Ensure wheels are in straight position.

Place wheel alinement device 3 in. (7.6 cm) from outer tire surface and place turning radius gage

against outer tire surface.

Aline pointer with center of wheel (5) and zero degree mark on alinement device.

Turn wheel (5) outward and read degrees of travel. Correct travel is 27-28 degrees.

Adjust screw (2) until head contacts axle housing

(1)

and tighten nut (3) 94-120 lb-ft (127-163 N.m).

WARNING

.

Wear hand protection at all times when working with heated

parts. Failure to do so may result in injury to personnel.

●

Eye protection must be worn during welding procedures. Failure

to wear eye protection may result in injury to personnel.

●

Welding procedures may produce poisonous fumes. Perform

welding in well-ventilated areas. Failure to do so may result in

injury to personnel.

Tack weld nut (3) to screw (2) and steering knuckle (4) (TM 9-237).

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