STEERING TIE ROD ASSEMBLY AND TIE ROD END REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT.

TM 9-2320-211-20-3-2

14-5. STEERING TIE ROD ASSEMBLY AND TIE ROD END REMOVAL AND

REPLACEMENT.

Pipe wrench

TOOLS: Pliers

1 5/16-inch socket wrench

15/16-inch wrench (2)

Tie rod end puller

Small hammer

Puller kit

Chisel

SUPPLIES: None

PERSONNEL: One

EQUIPMENT CONDITION: Truck parked on level surface, engine off, handbrake

set.

a. Removal of Tie Rod Assembly.

FRAME 1

Jack up and support front axle housing. Refer to Part 1, para 10-3.

Using pliers, take out cotter pin (1).

Using 1 5/16-inch socket wrench with ratchet handle, unscrew and take

off nut (2).

4. Using puller, take tie rod end (3) out of steering knuckle (4). If necessary,

using hammer, hit steering knuckle to loosen tie rod end. Do not drop loose

parts on tie rod end.

5. Screw nut (2) onto ball stud (5).

6. Do steps 2 through 5 again for other end of tie rod assembly (6).

7. Take out tie rod assembly (6).

END OF TASK