TM 9-2320-387-24-i
8-16. TIE ROD END REPLACEMENT
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
General mechanic’s tool kit:
autom.otive (Appendix B, Item 1)
Maintenance and repair shop equipment:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 2)
Puller kit (Appendix B, Item 157)
hlaterials/Parts
Cotter pin (Appendix G, Item 35)
hlanual References
TM 9-2320-387-10
TM 9-2320-387-24P
Equipment Condition
Front of vehicle raised and supported (para. 8-2).
hlaintenance
Level
Unit
1.
Remove cotter pin (8), slotted nut (7), and washer (6) from tie rod end (4) and geared hub (5).
Discard cotter pin (8).
2.
Using puller, remove tie rod end (4) from geared hub (51.
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.
3.
Loosen nut (91, capscrew (31, clamp (2), and tie rod end (4) from adjusting sleeve (1).
b. Installation
CAUTION
Ensure clamp faces halfshaft or damage to equipment may result.
1.
Install tie rod end (4) into sleeve (1) with clamp (21, capscrew (31, and nut (91.
CAUTION
Do not loosen slotted nut to install cotter pin. Doing this may
result in damage to equipment.
2. Install tie rod end
70 lb-R (95 Nom).
(4) on geared hub (5) with washer (6) and slotted nut (71. Tighten slotted nut (7) to
3. Install cotter pin (8) in slotted nut (7).
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