STEERING MECHANISM REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT.

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

NOTE

This task is the same for both sides of front axle

assembly except where noted.

TOOLS : 7/16-inch wrench

9/16-inch wrench

7/8-inch wrench

15/16-inch wrench

l-inch wrench

1 1/2-inch wrench

Torque wrench, 600 pound-feet capacity

6-inch pliers

Bearing remover, pn 7950127

Bearing remover and replacer, pn 7950130

Bearing replacer, pn 7950129

8-ounce hammer

Stud remover and replacer

SUPPLIES: Axle shaft seal (2)

Axle shaft seal assembly (2)

Trunnion bearing spacer set

PERSONNEL: One

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

a. Preliminary Procedures.

(1)

Jack up front of truck and put safety jacks under frame rails behind

front axle.

Refer to Part 1, para 10-4.

Remove front tires and wheels. Refer to TM 9-2320-211-10.

(2)

Remove front hub and brake drum assembly. Refer to para 13-4.

(3)

Tell direct support to remove backing plate assembly.

(4)

Remove tie rod assembly. Refer to para 14-5.

(5)

Remove drag link. Refer to para 14-6.

(6)

(7)

Remove front moisture seal and dust boots. Refer to Part 1, para 11-4.

Tell direct support to remove steering control power cylinder.

(8)

Drain front axle. Refer to LO 9-2320-211-12.

(9)