Tie Rods and Tie Rod Ends

TM 10-3930-634-12

trols the action of rear-wheel steering by hydraulic

pressure.

CAUTION

Do not operate the forklift truck with cockpit

compartment doors open.

4-63. Tie Rods and Tie Rod Ends

a. Removal. Refer to figure 4-35 and remove tie rods

and tie rod ends as follows:

(1) Remove cotter pin and nut from each end of the

tie rod and remove tie rod and tie rod ends as an assem-

bly.

(2) Remove two nuts and screws to remove tie rod

end from each end of tie rod.

b. Cleaning and Inspection.

(1) Clean tie rods and tie rod ends with an ap-

proved cleaning solvent.

(2) Inspect the tie rods and tie rod ends for cracks,

bends and breaks. Inspect the pins for proper fit. In-

spect nuts for stripped threads and proper fit. Replace

Figure 4-35. Tie rods and tie rod ends, removal and installation.

all defective parts.

4-64. Steering Wheel

c. Installation.

a. Removal. Refer to figure 4-36 and remove steer-

(1) Attach two tie rod ends to each tie rod, using

ing wheel.

two screws and nuts at each end.

b. Inspection. Inspect steering wheel post for cracks,

(2) Attach tie rod assembly to the forklift truck

breaks and freedom of movement. Check steering

using a slotted nut and cotter pin at each end. Adjust to

wheel for breaks. Replace a defective steering wheel.

straight ahead, no toe in.

c. Installation. Refer to figure 4-36 and install steer-

ing wheel.

NOTE

After installation, lubricate in ac-

Torque steering wheel retaining nut to

cordance with current lubrication

35 foot pounds, and stake.

order.

Figure 4-36. Steering wheel, removal and installation.