Drag Link - TM-10-3930-243-340219

3-63. Drag Link

a. General. The drag link is a tubular pipe

t h r e a d e d on each end. Rod ends are threaded into

each end of the tube. One end of the drag link hooks

to the front steering arm and the other end connects

to the lever assembly. The lever assembly is

mounted to the frame assembly. The hydraulic

steering lock cylinder is connected to the lever

assembly.

b. Removal. Refer to figure 3-128 and remove

the drag link assembly.

c. Disassembly. Refer to figure 3-129 and

disassemble drag link assembly.

d. Inspection.

(1) Inspect rod ends (8 and 6) for wear.

(2) Inspect pivot pins (2 and 14) for wear and

scoring.

(3) Inspect tube (9) for cracks or damage.

(4) Inspect lever (14) for cracks.

(5) Inspect all hardware. Replace a defective

part.

e. Reassembly. Refer to figure 3-129 and

reassemble drag link assembly.

f . Installation. Refer to figure 3-128 and install

Figure 3-128. Drag link assembly, removal and installation.

drag link assembly.

g . Adjustment. Adjust drag link assembly so that

e a c h steering cylinder must make a full stroke (6

7/8

inch).