TM-9-2320-386-24-1-1

2-1/2-TON, 6X6, M44A3 SERIES TRUCKS (DIESEL)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; EXTENDED SERVICE PROGRAM (ESP); UNIT, DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT; MAINTENANCE MANUAL; VOLUME 1 OF 2

MAY 2001

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PITMAN ARM MAINTENANCE (Contd)

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Remove cotter pin (5) from drag link (6). Discard cotter pin (5).

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Loosen adjusting plug (7) until it is almost out of drag link (6).

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Turn steering wheel one-half turn right and remove drag link (6) from pitman arm ball (8).

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Remove nut (1) and lockwasher (2) from shaft (4). Discard lockwasher (2).

NOTE

Mark pitman arm and shaft for installation.

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Remove pitman arm (3) from shaft (4).

INSPECTION

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Inspect pitman arm (3) for crack, wear, or damage to spline. Replace pitman arm (3) if necessary.

2.

Inspect pitman arm ball (8) for wear or damage to ball. Replace pitman arm (3) if necessary.

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