TM 9-2330-390-14&P
4-78. STEERING LINK REPLACEMENT.
This Task Covers:
a. Removal
c. Installation
b. Cleaning and Inspection
Initial Setup:
Equipment Conditions:
• Front drawbar removed (see paragraph 4-53).
• Tie-rod assemblies removed (see paragraph 4-77).
Tools/Test Equipment:
• General mechanic’s tool kit (Item 30, Appendix G)
Materials/Parts:
• Rags (Item 25, Appendix F)
• Dry cleaning solvent (Item 27, Appendix F)
• One grease fitting
• One roll pin
• Two sleeves
General Safety Instructions:
• Dry cleaning solvent is flammable and must not be
used near an open flame. Use only in a well-venti-
lated area.
Personnel Required: Two
Use extreme caution when handling heavy parts. Lifting device is required when parts
weigh over 50 lb (23 kg) for a single person lift, over 100 lb (45 kg) for a two person
lift, and over 150 lb (68 kg) for a three or more person lift. Keep clear of heavy parts
supported only by lifting device. Failure to follow this warning may cause serious injury
or death to personnel.
1. Remove steering locking pin (3) from front axle (1) and steering link (4).
2. Remove roll pin (6) center pin (2) and steering link (4) from front axle (1). Discard roll pin.
3. Remove grease fitting (5) from steering link (4). Discard grease fitting.
NOTE
Perform step 4 to remove detent pin lanyard assembly from center pin and steering
locking pin as required.
4. Cut lanyard cable (8) from ends of center pin (2) and steering locking pin (3). Discard sleeves (7).
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