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

12-3. STEERING GEAR REPAIR (Contd)

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9.

Clamp gear housing mounting seal (11) in vise with cam (5) bore positioned up.

Install cup (7) over end cover tube (8) and seat in gear housing (3).

Lubricate cam bearings (29) and (6) with oil prior to cam (5) installation.

Install cam bearings (29) and (6) and cup (28) on cam (5).

Install cam (5) over end cover tube (8) through gear housing (3) and seat bearing (6) on cup (7).

Install plugs (10), (12), and (16) in gear housing (3) and side cover (21).

Position new gasket (26), shim(s) (27), new gasket (26), gear tube cover (25), and gear tube (22) over

cam (5) on gear housing (3) and install with four washers (23) and new screws (24). Tighten

screws (24) 35 lb-ft (47.5 N.m).

Ensure rotational

drag on cam end (30) is 3-8 lb-in. (0.3-0.9 N.m).

NOTE

If rotational drag on shaft is not within

specifications, add or

remove

smallest shim for each adjustment until specifications

are met.

10. Lubricate pitman shaft bearings (14) with gear oil prior to pitman shaft (13) installation.

11. Install pitman shaft (13) in gear housing (3).

12. Install new gasket (15) and side cover

(21)

on gear housing (3) with six washers (20) and screws (19).

13. Install preload screw (17) with nut (18) in side cover (21). Do not tighten screw (17) or nut (18).

FOLLOW-ON TASK :Install steering gear (para. 12-2).

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