TM 9-2320-280-20-2
8-21. STEERING GEAR 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
Locknut (Appendix G, Item 58)
Hood raised and secured (TM 9-2320-280-10).
Lockwasher (Appendix G, Item 110)
Battery ground cable disconnected (para. 4-73).
Three lockwashers (Appendix G, Item 118)
a. Removal
CAUTION
Cover or plug all open lines and connections immediately after
disconnection to prevent contamination. Remove all plugs prior to
connection.
NOTE
Make sure front wheels are in the straight ahead position.
Have drainage container ready to catch fluid.
1. Disconnect two power steering lines (4) from steering gear (10).
2. Turn steering wheel left and right several times to bleed off power steering fluid.
3. Remove intermediate shaft locknut (l), washer (2), capscrew (5), and washer (2) and disconnect
intermediate shaft (3) from steering gear (10). Discard locknut (1).
4. Remove nut (14) and lockwasher (13) from pitman arm (12). Discard lockwasher (13).
5. Remove pitman arm (12) from shaft (11).
6. Remove three capscrews (8), lockwashers (7), washers (6), and steering gear
Discard lockwashers (7).
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(10) from frame (9).
