TM 9-2330-390-14&P4-77. TIE-ROD ASSEMBLY MAINTENANCE (Con’t).1. Secure tie-rod (13) in a vise.2. Install jamnuts (12 and 14) and tie-rod ends (7 and 8) on tie-rod (13).3. Adjust position of jamnuts (12 and 14) on tie-rod ends (7 and 8) as required to ensure that same number ofthreads are showing on tie-rod ends as noted during disassembly. When correctly assembled, tie-rod lengthfrom inner surface of jamnut (12) to inner surface of jamnut (14) is 28.5 in. (72.4 cm).4. Install two new grease fittings (11) on tie-rod ends (7 and 8).1. Install tie-rod ends (7 and 8) between steering knuckle assembly (6) and steering link (8) with grease fittings(11) outboard from axle.2. Install flatwasher (10) and hex castle nut (1) on tie-rod end (8). Torque hex castle nut to 80-110 lb.-ft. (108-149N•m).3. Install flatwasher (5) and hex castle nut (4) on tie-rod end (7). Torque hex castle nut to 80-110 lb.-ft. (108-149N•m).4. Install circle cotters (2 and 3).4-204
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