TOPIC 4. STEERING CYLINDER AND DRAG LINK

TM 10-3930-644-14&P

TOPIC 4. STEERING CYLINDER AND DRAG LINK

Figure 29. Power Steering System

A. REMOVAL

5. Remove cotter pin, washer, and anchor pin that

secures anchor pivot assembly to cylinder

1. Attach a suitable hoist to the rear of the truck.

anchor.

Raise the rear of the truck until drag link and

steering cylinder are accessible. Block front

B. CYLINDER DISASSEMBLY

wheels for safety and place blocks under both

sides of frame to support rear of truck.

1. With cylinder firmly secured in bench vise hold

plunger rod with proper wrench on flat spots and

2. Place a drain pan under cylinder ports and

remove, anchor pivot assembly, jam nuts, and

remove hoses from steering cylinder (Fig 29).

adjusting spacer from plunger rod.

Plug cylinder ports and hoses to prevent dirt

from entering hydraulic system. Tag hoses for

2. Remove packing gland nut and pry out packing

identification.

and wiper. Also remove O-ring, back-up ring,

and nylon pellets.

3. Loosen adjusting plug in end of drag link and

remove drag link from pivot arm.

3. When replacing O-ring, and back-up ring,

4. Disconnect drag link from steering cylinder by

loosening locknut and unscrewing drag link from

cylinder tube.

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