TM 9-2320-280-20-2
8-20. INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT 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
Two locknuts (Appendix G, Item 58)
NOTE
Ensure front wheels are in straight-ahead position while removing
and installing intermediate steering shaft.
1. Remove locknut (6), washer (5), capscrew (8), and washer (5) from intermediate steering shaft (4)
and steering gear (7). Discard locknut (6).
2. Remove locknut (2), washer (3), capscrew (9), washer (3), and steering shaft (4) from steering column (1).
Discard locknut (2).
b. Installation
1. Install intermediate steering shaft (4) on steering gear (7) with washer (5), capscrew (8), washer (5),
and locknut (6). Tighten locknut (6) to 40-50 lb-ft (5468 N m).
2. Install steering shaft (4) on steering column (1) with washer (3), capscrew (9), washer (3), and locknut (2).
Tighten locknut (2) to 40-50 lb-ft (54-68 N m).
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