TM 9-23X-387-24-1
8-22. INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT CLOSE-OFF AND RETAINER REPLACEMENT
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This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
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mechanic’s tool kit:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
Maintenance and repair shop equipment:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 2)
Materials/Parts
Personnel Required
One mechanic
One assistant
Manual References
TM 9-2320-387-24P
Four locknuts (Appendix G, Item 109)
Maintenance
Level
Locknut (Appendix G, Item 141)
Unit
NOTE
Perform steps a.1 and b.2 only when replacing close-off retainer.
Close-off may be replaced without disconnecting intermediate
steering shaft.
va.Removal)
1.
Remove locknut (81, washer (91, capscrew (111, and washer (9) and disconnect intermediate steering
shaft (10) from steering column (2). Discard locknut (8).
2.
Remove four locknuts (12), washers (61, capscrews (5), and washers (6) from hand throttle bracket (71,
close-off retainer (41, close-off (3), and cowl panel (1). Remove close-off retainer (4) and close-off (3)
from steering shaft (10). Discard locknuts (12).
b. Installation
1.
Install close-off (3) and close-off retainer (4) on cowl panel (1) and hand throttle bracket (7) with four
washers (61, capscrews (51, washers (61, and locknuts (12). Tighten locknuts (12) to 8 lb-ft (11 Nom).
2.
Install intermediate steering shaft (10) through close-off (3) on steering column (2) with washer (91,
capscrew (ll), washer (91, and locknut (8). Tighten locknut (8) to 40-50 lb-ft (54-68 N-m).
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