TM 9-2320-280-20-2
8-16. TIE ROD MAINTENANCE
This task covers:
a. Removal
c. Assembly
b. Disassembly
d. 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
Puller kit (Appendix B, Item 167)
Equipment Condition
Materials/Parts
Front of vehicle raised and supported (para. 8-2).
Two cotter pins (Appendix G, Item 22)
CAUTION
Use of a pickle fork in lieu of puller kit may damage serviceable
components (boots).
a. Removal
1. Remove cotter pin (8), and slotted nut (7) from tie rod (2) and center link (1). Discard cotter pin (8).
2. Remove cotter pin (6), slotted nut (5), washer (4), and tie rod (2) from geared hub (3). Discard cotter
pill (6).
b. Disassembly
1. Loosen two capscrews (10), nuts (13), and clamps (11)
securing tie rod ends (9) to adjusting sleeve (12).
NOTE
Note number of threads exposed on each tie rod end for installation.
Approximately the same number of threads should be exposed on
each tie rod end.
2.
Remove two tie rod ends (9) from adjusting sleeve (12).
3.
Remove two nuts (13), capscrews (10), and clamps (11) from adjusting sleeve (12).
c. Assembly
1. Install two clamps (11), capscrews (10), and nuts (13) on adjusting sleeve (12).
2. Install two tie rod ends (9) into adjusting sleeve (12), turning tie rod ends (9) equally but in opposite
directions.
d. Installation
1. Install tie rod (2) to center link (1) with slotted nut (7). Tighten slotted nut (7) to 70 lb-ft (95 N·m).
CAUTION
Do not loosen slotted nut to install cotter pin. Doing this may
result in damage to equipment.
2. Install tie rod (2) to geared hub (3) with washer (4) and slotted nut (5). Tighten slotted nut (5) to
70 lb-ft (95 N m).
3. Install cotter pin (8) in slotted nut (7).
4. Install cotter pin (6) in slotted nut (5).
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