Table 2-1. Unit Level Preventive Maintenance Checks And Services-continued

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Table 2-1. Unit Level Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services

Item

Interval

Item To Be

Procedure

Not Mission

No.

Inspected

Capable If:

Semi-

Main Steer-

Check tie rod and drag links for proper

c. Nuts will not torque

ing Gear

Annual

torque. Tighten nuts to 165 to 180 lb-ft (224

to 165 to 180 lb-ft (224

to 244 Nm).

Continued

d. Check tie rod adjustment. Measure left

d. Minimum clearance

side tie rod to walking beam minimum

is not 2" to 2-1/8".

clearance. Measure right side tie rod to

walking beam minimum clearance. Mini-

mum clearance between 2" to 2-1/8" indi-

cates proper adjustment. If minimum clear-

ance is not 2" to 2-1/8", readjust (paragraph

13-5).

Check steering gear adjustment holes

for dirt and rust. Clean holes and fill with

grease.

2-20

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