TM 9-2320-387-24-l
8-17. IDLER ARM MAINTENANCE
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
c
Inspection
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
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mechanic’s
tool kit:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 11
Maintenance and repair shop equipment:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 21
Puller kit (Appendix B, Item 157)
Spring scale, dial indicating
(Appendix B, Item 2)
Materials/Parts
Cotter pin (Appendix G, Item 351
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
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1.
Remove cotter pin (1) and slotted nut (8) from idler arm (7) and center link (2). Discard cotter
pin (1).
2.
Using puller, disconnect center link (2) from idler arm (71.
3.
Remove two nuts (61, washers (4), capscrews (3), washers (41, and idler arm (7) from frame (5).
b. Installation
1.
Install idler arm (7) on frame (5) with two washers (41, capscrews (3), washers (4)‘ and nuts (6).
Tighten nuts (6) to 60 lb-ft (81 N=m).
2.
Install idler arm (7) on center link (2) with slotted nut (8). Tighten slotted nut (8) to
80 lb-ft (108 N-m).
CAUTION
Do not loosen slotted nut to install cotter pin. Doing this may
result in damage to equipment.
3.
Install cotter pin (1) in slotted nut (8).
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