TOPIC 5. TIE RODS

TM 10-3930-644-14&P

Figure 34. Cylinder Rod Adjustment for Left-Hand Turn

TOPIC 5. TIE RODS

A. REMOVAL

C. INSTALLATION

1. Remove

cotter

pins,

adjusting

plugs

Assemble the nut, ball socket, cup, seats, spring, and

(Fig. 3, 4, and 5), ball seats, and springs from

plug to tie rods. Position the tie rods on the pivot arm

the tie rods, and separate the tie rods from the

and tighten plug until seats firmly grasp ball stud on the

pivot arm.

pivot arm. Install ball socket on spindle and secure with

nut and cotter pin.

2. Remove cotter pin and nut from ball socket, and

remove the tie rods from the spindles. Loosen

D. TIE ROD ADJUSTMENT

the nut on the ball socket, and remove the ball

socket and nut from the tie rod tubes.

Set the steer wheels straight ahead, parallel with the

frame. If wheels are not parallel, adjust the tie rods to

B. CLEANING AND INSPECTION

obtain this position. Zero degrees (0) toe-in must be

maintained at all times. To adjust tie rod, remove cotter

1. Clean all parts with mineral spirits or other

pin and retaining nut that secures tie rod ball socket to

suitable solvent, and dry with compressed air.

steer wheel spindle. Remove ball socket from spindle

and loosen nut that secures ball socket to tie rod. With

2. Inspect all parts for cracks, breaks, bends, other

the steer wheel parallel to the frame, turn ball socket IN

damage, and wear. Repair or replace parts as

or OUT until proper adjustment is obtained. Position ball

indicated by their condition.

socket in steer wheel spindle, install retaining nut

securely, and install cotter pin; then tighten ball socket

3. Lubricate all parts except the ball sockets with

nut securely.

an SAE 10 or 20 oil. Pack the tie rod ball

sockets with high quality chassis lube.

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