REASSEMBLY (cont) - TM-10-3930-638-24-P0683

TM 10-3930-638-24&P

3-24. STEERING SYSTEM MAINTENANCE (cont)

b. Steering Gear (cont).

REMARKS

ACTION

ITEM

LOCATION

STEP

REASSEMBLY (cont)

CAUTION

(cont)

Tighten seven hex bolts (2) according to steps m and n only. Do

not over tighten bolts to avoid damage to steering gear.

Using 5/16 inch 12 point socket, tighten

Tighten

m. Seven hex bolts (2)

in sequence shown to initial torque of

(initial)

2-3 pounds foot

Using same sequence, tighten to 15-19

Tighten

n. Seven hex bolts (2)

pounds foot torque

(final)

Clamp O-ring fitting in vise so that input

Reposition

a. Housing (43)

Upper cover

shaft (27) faces upward

and clamp

(14) and input

shaft (27)

NOTE

Cover end of input shaft (27) with cellophane tape to protect new

seal (20) from sharp edges of shaft.

Coat seal with grease and install over input

Lubricate and

b. New seal (20)

shaft lip side first

install

Position small end toward input shaft; then

Install

c. New back-up

slide onto shaft and against seal (20)

washer (19)

Using a 7/8 inch deep well socket, gently

Position

d. Seal (20) and back-up

push back-up washer and seal down into

washer (19)

upper cover (14)

Position rounded edge of retaining ring

Install

e. Retaining ring (18)

toward upper cover. Slide retaining ring

over input shaft, and install in groove in

upper cover using snap ring pliers

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