TM 10-3930-671-24 5. Install  shims  between  ends  of  silent  blocks  and frame socket, as applicable. NOTE Before  assembly  of  axle  in  frame, install front shim.  Remove if axle cannot be installed.  Add rear shim if remaining axle free play clearance permits. Pean  the  bottom  edge  or  corners of the shims to bend them over the frame to lock the shims in place. 6. Install silent block mounting bolts through frame socket holes and silent block.  front and rear. 7. Install nuts on silent block fasteners and  tighten to torque spec: 420-480 lb-ft.  (570-650 N•m). 8. Remove   temporary   axle   support   from   under truck. Refer to Section 9.0, Power Steering Lines. 9. Connect  the  hydraulic  lines  to  steering  cylinder. Tighten fittings to torque spec: 70-80 lb-in.  (8-9 N•m). 10. As  applicable,  install  pneumatic  wheel  and  tire assemblies. Steer Wheel Mounting Bolt Torque: 359-458 N-m 265-338 lb- ft. 11. Carefully raise the truck of' the blocking using an adequate   overhead   chain   hoist   or   equivalent safe  method.    Remove  the  blocking  and  lower the truck to the floor. 12. Install counterweight, if removed. Refer to Section 12.  1, Counterweight Maintenance, Removal and Installation. Check Operation 13. Check  the  axle  and  steering  system  for  proper operation.      Start   the   engine   and   operate   the steering   gear   to   move   the   steer   wheels   to maximum  travel  in  both  directions.    Note  any unusual motion or noise. If the system appears to be operating correctly, drive the truck slowly.  Fully steer the vehicle in each direction and check response. 14. Check  steering  cylinder  hose  line  connections and  cylinder  rod  seals  for  any  evidence  of  oil leakage. F-429 (F-430 blank)

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