TM 9-2320-280-20-2
8-46 Change 2
8-14. PITMAN ARM REPLACEMENT
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
General mechanic’s tool kit:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
Puller kit (Appendix B, Item 167)
Materials/Parts
Cotter pin (Appendix G, Item 22)
Lockwasher (Appendix G, Item 140.3)
Manual References
TM 9-2320-280-10
TM 9-2320-280-24P
Equipment Condition
Front of vehicle raised and supported (para. 8-2).
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
1.
Remove nut (1), lockwasher (2), and pitman arm (3) from steering gear shaft (4). Discard lock-
washer (2).
2.
Remove cotter pin (6) and slotted nut (7) from pitman arm (3) and center link (5). Discard cotter pin (6).
3.
Using puller, remove pitman arm (3) from center link (5).
a. Removal
1.
Install pitman arm (3) on steering gear shaft (4) with lockwasher (2) and nut (1).
2.
Install pitman arm (3) on center link (5) with slotted nut (7). Tighten slotted nut (7) to 80 lb-ft
(108 N•m).
3.
Tighten nut (1) to 185 lb-ft (251 N•m).
b. Installation
NOTE
Ensure front wheels are in straight ahead position while pitman
arm is removed and installed.
CAUTION
Do not loosen slotted nut to install cotter pin. Doing this may
result in damage to equipment.
4.
Install cotter pin (6) in slotted nut (7).
