UPPER AND LOWER DRAG LINKS REMOVAL, REPLACEMENT, CHECK, AND ADJUSTMENT

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

14-6. UPPER AND LOWER DRAG LINKS REMOVAL, REPLACEMENT, CHECK, AND

ADJUSTMENT.

NOTE

This task is the same for upper and lower drag links.

This task is shown for the lower drag link.

TOOLS: 1/2-inch drive ratchet handle

1/2-inch drive screwdriver bit

6-inch pliers

SUPPLIES: Cotter pin (2)

Clean rag

PERSONNEL: Two

EQUIPMENT CONDITION: Truck parked, engine off, handbrake set.

a. Preliminary Procedure. Park truck with front wheels pointing straight ahead.

Refer to TM 9-2320-211-10.

b. Removal.

FRAME 1

Using pliers, take out two cotter pins (1), one from each end of drag link (2).

Throw away cotter pins.

Using pliers, unhook two dust shields (3), one from each end of drag link (2).

Using screwdriver bit, unscrew two plugs (4) at ends of drag link so that

1 inch of thread shows.

Using clean rag, wipe off grease from drag link (2).

TO FRAME 2