TM 9-2320-280-20-2
8-15. CENTER LINK REPLACEMENT
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
Manual References
General mechanic’s tool kit:
TM 9-2320-280-24P
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
Puller kit (Appendix B, Item 167)
Equipment Condition
Front of vehicle raised and supported (para. 8-2).
Materials/Parts
Four cotter pins (Appendix G, Item 22)
CAUTION
Use of a pickle fork in lieu of puller kit may damage serviceable
components (boots).
1. Remove cotter pin (5) and slotted nut (4) from idler arm (8) and center link (3). Discard cotter
pin (5).
2. Remove cotter pin (9) and slotted nut ( 10) from pitman arm (2) and center link (3). Discard cotter
pin (9).
3. Remove two cotter pins (1) and slotted nuts (6) from two tie rods (7) and center link (3). Discard
cotter pins (1).
4. Using puller, remove center link (3) from two tie rods (7), idler arm (8), and pitman arm (2).
b. Installation
CAUTION
Do not loosen slotted nut to install cotter pin. Doing this may result
in damage to equipment.
1. Install center link (3) on pitman arm (2) and idler arm (8) with slotted nuts (4) and (10). Tighten
slotted nuts (4) and (10) to 80 lb-ft (108 N m).
2. Install cotter pins (5) and (9) in slotted nuts (4) and (10)-
3. Install two tie rods (7) to center link (3) with two slotted nuts (6). Tighten slotted nuts (6) to 70 lb-ft
(95 N m).
4. Install two cotter pins (1) in slotted nuts (6).
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