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)

INSTALLATION

1.

Align marks on pitman arm (3) and shaft (4) and slide pitman arm (3) on shaft (4) until threaded

end of shaft (4) is exposed.

2.

Install new lockwasher (2) and nut (1) on shaft (4). Tighten nut (1) 180-200 lb-ft (244-271 N

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m).

3.

Install drag link (6) on pitman arm ball (8).

4.

Lubricate drag link (6) with (GAA) grease.

5.

Tighten adjusting plug (7) until seated (metal-to-metal), then back off adjusting plug (7) (minimum

one-half turn), and install new cotter pin (5).

6.

Install stone shield (10) on studs (12) with two nuts (9). Tighten nuts (9) 60-80 lb-ft (81-108 N

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m).

7.

Install stone shield (10) on flange (11) with two new lockwashers (13) and screws (14). Tighten

screws (14) 81-104 lb-ft (110-141 N

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m).

8.

Repeat steps 6 and 7 to install two stone shields.

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ALIGNMENT

MARKS