REMOVAL - TM-10-3930-607-150196

STEERING

End clearance of the axle is adjusted by shims placed

between the washer and saddle.

The axle is bored in the proper geometrical location,

which when aligned with a similar hole in the steering

center arm, facilitates correct wheel alignment.

Manual steering trucks have adjustable stops located in

the axle frame.

Steering center arm and spindles are held in by a heat-

treated pin. The pin rotates within replaceable needle

bearings. Vertical clearance is controlled by shimming.

The needle bearings retain their position by a press fit.

B. REMOVAL

1. Raise rear of truck and block in position,

Figure 2.

Remove wheels and hubs. Disconnect drag link.

2. Raise roller-equipped jack against each end of

axle, in such position as to rest axle on jacks when axle

is released from the truck.

NOTE:

If preferable, the wheels may be left on and

the assembly rolled from under the truck.

3. Mark and remove front and rear stub shaft caps.

(Fig. 2) Lower both jacks at the same time, until axle is

clear of the frame. Then remove axle from either side

of the truck.

C. DISASSEMBLY

1, Remove the nut and lockwasher from the taper

bolt and drive the bolt from the spindle. (Fig. 3)

2. With a heavy drift, drive through the bearing on

the topside of the axle down until the bearing and king

Figure 3.

pin on opposite side are free. Remove the king pin and

pull the spindle, spindle spacer and thrust bearing from

NOTE:

the axle. The thrust bearing is between the upper axle

Step 2 refers to an axle equipped with

support and the spindle. Complete bearing removal.

closed end bearing. If the axle is equipped

with open end bearings, the caps must be

removed before the pin can be driven out.

(Fig. 4)

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