TM 9-2330-379-14&P
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY - CONTINUED
ACTION
LOCATION
ITEM
REMARKS
REPAIR
4 Tie rod
Jam hex nuts (9)
Back-off jam hex nuts (9) and (10).
tube (7)
and (10)
5
Tie rod ends (4)
Unscrew tie rod ends (4) and (6) and
and (6)
remove from tie rod tube (7).
6
Tie rod component
a.
Inspect all tie rod component parts
parts
for wear and damage.
b.
Replace any worn or damaged parts.
7 Tie rod tube
Tie rod ends (4)
a.
Thread jam hex nuts (9) and (10)
(7)
and (6), and jam
onto tie rod ends (4) and (6).
hex nuts (9) and
b.
Thread tie rod ends (4) and (6) onto
(10)
tie rod tube (7).
SERVICE
8
Tie rod ends (4)
Lubricate grease fittings (8) in tie rod
and (6) and
ends (4) and (6).
lubricating
grease fittings
(8)
INSTALLATION
9 Steering
Tie rod tube (7)
Place tie rod tube (7) in position at
knuckle (1)
steering knuckle (1) and steering link
and steering
(5).
link (5)
10 Steering
Tie rod end (4),
a.
Push tie rod end (4) into steering
knuckle (1)
nut (3) and
knuckle (1).
cotter pin (2)
b.
Using box wrench, screw on nut (3)
and tighten.
c.
Using pliers, install cotter pin (2).
11 Steering
Tie rod end (6),
a.
Push tie rod end (6) into steering
link (5)
nut (3) and
link (5).
cotter pin (2)
b.
Using box wrench, screw on nut (3)
and tighten.
c.
Using pliers, install cotter pin (2).
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