TM 9-2320-280-20-2
6-25. RADIUS ROD REPLACEMENT
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
Manual References
General mechanic’s tool kit:
TM 9-2320-280-10
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
TM 9-2320-280-24P
Materials/Parts
Equipment Condition
Cotter pin (Appendix G, Item 20)
Wheel removed (para. 8-3).
Locknut (Appendix G, Item 64)
1. Remove cotter pin (7), slotted nut (6), and washer (5) from radius rod (4) and geared hub (8). Discard
cotter pin (7).
2. Remove locknut (9), washer (2), capscrew (1), washer (2), and radius rod (4) from bracket (3) and
geared hub (8). Discard locknut (9).
b. Installation
1.
Install radius rod (4) to bracket (3) with washer (2), capscrew 1l), washer (2), and locknut (9).
CAUTION
Do not loosen slotted nut to install cotter pin. Doing this may
result in damage to equipment.
2. Install radius rod (4) to geared hub (8) with washer (5) and slotted nut (6). Tighten slotted nut (6) to
70 lb-ft (95 N m). Install cotter pin (7).
3. Tighten locknut (9) to 260 lb-ft (353 N m).
FOLLOW-ON TASKS: Lubricate radius rod (TM 9-2320-280-10).
Install wheel (para. 8-3).
Adjust rear wheel toe-out alignment (para. 8-11).
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