STEERING CYLINDER BALL JOINT END CAP ASSEMBLIES REPLACEMENT

TM 10-3930-673-20-2

14-8. STEERING CYLINDER BALL JOINT END CAP ASSEMBLIES REPLACEMENT

This Task Covers:

a. Removal

b. Installation

INITIAL SETUP

Equipment Condition

Tools and Special Tools

Steering cylinder removed (Para 14-7)

Tool Kit, General Mechanic's: Automotive

(Item 18, Appendix F)

Shop Equipment, Automotive Maintenance, Common

No. 2 Less Power

(Item 15, Appendix F)

a. Removal. Remove ball joint end caps (1 and 2)

from steering cylinder (3).

(a)

Loosen nut (4) and screw (5) on clamp

(6).

(b)

Remove ball joint end cap (1) from

steering cylinder (3).

(c)

Loosen nut (7) and screw (8) on clamp

(9).

(d)

Remove ball joint end cap (2) from

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steering cylinder (3).

b. Installation. Install ball joint end caps (1 and 2) on steering cylinder (3).

(a)

Install ball joint end cap (2) on steering cylinder (3). Screw ball joint on steering cylinder until it stops.

(b)

Tighten nut (7) and screw (8) on clamp (9).

(c)

Install ball joint end cap (1) on steering cylinder (3).

(d)

Pull rod (10) out of steering cylinder (3)

until fully extended.

(e)

Rotate ball joint (1) until distance

between grease fittings on ball joints (1

and 2) is 30 3/8 in. (771.5 mm).

(f)

Tighten nut (4) and screw (5) on clamp

(6).

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NOTE

Follow-on Maintenance: Install steering

cylinder (Para 14-7).

END OF TASK

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