TM-9-2320-365-20-3

M1078 SERIES, 2 1/2-TON, 4 X 4, LIGHT MEDIUM TACTICAL VEHICLES (LMTV)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS; UNIT MAINTENANCE; VOLUME NO. 3 OF 5

FEBRUARY 2006

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13-3. DRAG LINK REPLACEMENT (CONT)

c. Assembly.

NOTE

Use

number

of

threads

counted

from

disassembly.

(1) Position socket assembly (1) on drag link (2) with same

number of threads showing as in removal.

(2) Tighten nut (3) on drag link clamp (4) to 139-171 lb-ft

(188-232 N·m).

d. Installation.

CAUTION

Drag link must be installed with adjustable

threaded rod end toward rear of vehicle.

Failure to comply may result in damage to

equipment.

(1) Install drag link (1) in steering knuckle arm (2).

(2) Position slotted nut (3) on drag link (1).

(3) Tighten slotted nut (3) to 139-171 lb-ft (188-232 N·m).

NOTE

If slots in slotted nut do not line up with cotter

pin hole in drag link, tighten slotted nut until

slots and cotter pin hole are aligned.

(4) Install cotter pin (4) in drag link (1).

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