TIE ROD REPLACEMENT -832450259

TM 10-3930-660-24-2

TIE ROD REPLACEMENT

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THIS WORK PACKAGE COVERS

Removal, Installation

INITIAL SETUP

Equipment Condition

Tools and Special Tools

Tool kit, general mechanic's (Item 39, WP 0324 00)

Vehicle parked on level ground

Shop equipment, automotive maintenance (Item 21,

Parking/emergency brake applied (TM 10-3930-

660-10)

Materials/Parts

Cotter pin (7)

Wheel and tire assembly removed (WP 0134 00)

NOTE

The following procedures apply to both the front and rear tie rods.

REMOVAL

To provide access, disconnect rod ends of both steer-

ing cylinders (1) from ball joints (2). Swing cylinders

(1) out to provide access.

Count and record number of threads visible at rod end

of steering cylinder (1) between ball joint (2) and end

of threads on rod.

Loosen nut and capscrew (3) of clamp (4).

Unscrew rod end of steering cylinder (1) from socket

of ball joint (2) until rod end is disengaged.

Swing cylinder (1) away from axle to provide suffi-

cient access.

Repeat steps 1 thru 5 for other steering cylinder.

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