TM 9-2320-387-24-l
8-13. TIE ROD MAINTENANCE
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Disassembly
c. Assembly
d. Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
General mechanic’s tool kit:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
Maintenance and repair shop equipment:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 2)
Puller kit (Appendix B, Item 157)
Materials/Parts
~JVO
cotter pins (Appendix G, Item 35)
Two locknuts (Appendix G, Item 120)
Manual References
TM 9-2320-387-10
TM 9-2320-387-24P
Equipment Condition
Front of vehicle raised and supported (para. 8-2).
Maintenance Level
Unit
Using a pickle fork instead of puller kit may damage serviceable
components (boots).
II
1.
Remove cotter pin (81 and slotted nut (71 from tie rod (2) and center link (1). Discard cotter pin (8).
2.
Remove cotter pin (61, slotted nut (51, washer (41, and tie rod (2) from geared hub (3). Discard cotter
pin (6).
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