TM 9-2320-387-24-
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8-20. STEERING GEAR REPLACEMENT
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
General mechanic’s tool kit:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
Maintenance and repair shop equipment:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 2)
Materials/Parts
Locknut (Appendix G, Item 141)
Lockwasher (Appendix G, Item 240)
Three lockwashers (Appendix G, Item 234)
Manual References
TM 9-2320-387-10
TM 9-2320-387-24P
Equipment Condition
l Hood raised and secured (TM 9-2320-387-10).
l Battery ground cables disconnected (para. 4-68).
Maintenance Level
Unit
1 a. Removal 1
CAUTION
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Cover or plug all open lines and connections immediately after
disconnection to prevent contamination. Remove all covers or
plugs prior to connection.
NOTE
l Ensure front wheels are in the straight-ahead position.
l Have drainage container ready to catch fluid.
Disconnect two power steering lines (4) from steering gear (10).
Turn steering wheel left and right several times to bleed off power steering fluid.
Remove intermediate shaft locknut cl), washer (21, capscrew (51, and washer (2) and disconnect
intermediate shaft (3) from steering gear (10). Discard locknut (1).
Remove nut (14) and lockwasher (13) from pitman arm (12). Discard lockwasher (13).
Remove pitman arm (12) from shaft (11).
Remove three capscrews (81, lockwashers (7), washers (61, and steering gear (10) from frame (9).
Discard lockwashers (7).
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