Centering the steering wheel.

TM 10-3930-632-34

Figure 2-8. Steering Gear, Removal and Installation.

b. Installation.

gear housing. If low, add enough lubricant to bring the

level up to the plug (LO 10-3930-632-12).

(1) Refer to figure 2-8 and install the steering gear.

(2) Adjust the steering gear as directed in

(d) Determine the straight-ahead position of

subparagraph c below.

the steering mechanism by turning the steering wheel to

(3) Install and adjust the drag link (TM 10-3930-

the extreme right. Then turn to the extreme left, counting

632-12).

the exact number of turns from the right to the left end.

(4) Install the transmission control lever on the

Turn the steering wheel back one-half the number of

steering gear (para 14-2).

wheel turns. Mark the steering wheel with respect to the

(5) Install the instrument panel (TM 10-3930-632-

steering column so the center position may readily be

12).

c. Adjustment.

found during adjustment procedures.

(1) Centering the steering wheel.

(a) Disconnect the drag link from the pitman

CAUTION

arm. Note the relative position of drag link parts when

Approach the extreme ends cautiously; the ball

disconnecting the link so the parts may be reassembled

nut (2, fig. 2-9) must not strike the ends of the

correctly.

steering shaft (3) with any degree of force.

(b) Check the lubricant level in the steering

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