TM 10-3930-669-34 12-3. STEERING CYLINDER REPLACEMENT. This task covers: a. Removal b. Cleaning/Inspection c. Installation INITIAL SETUP Tools and Special Tools Equipment Condition Tool Kit, General Mechanic’s: Automotive Steer axle assembly removed (Para 10-5) (Item 1, Appendix E) Materials/Parts Cap and Plug Set (Item 5, Appendix B) Oil, Hydraulic (Item 15, Appendix B) Solvent, Dry-cleaning (Item 20, Appendix B) Packing, Preformed (2) Pins, Cotter (4) 1/4 inch X 20 screw a. Removal (1) Remove  two  cotter  pins  (1),  washers  (2), and pins (3) from left and right tie rod arms (4 and 5) and knuckles (6 and 7).  Discard cotter pins. NOTE • Note location and position of elbows prior to removal. • Oil will drain from steering cylinder upon removal of fittings.  Cap and plug steering cylinder immediately upon removal of all fittings. (2) Remove   two   fittings   (8)   and   preformed   packings   (9)   from   steering   cylinder   (10).      Discard   preformed packings. (3) Remove two elbows (11) from fittings (8). 12-5