TM 9-2320-272-24-2
3-229. DRAG LINK REPLACEMENT
THIS TASKS COVERS:
b. Installation
a. Removal
INITIAL SETUP:
REFERENCES (TM)
APPLICABLE MODELS
All
TM 9-2320-272-10
TM 9-2320-272-24P
TOOLS
EQUIPMENT CONDITION
General mechanic's tool kit (Appendix E, Item 1)
Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-272-10).
Torque wrench (Appendix E, Item 144)
MATERIALS/PARTS
Two cotter pins (Appendix D. Item 85)
1.
Remove
two cotter pins (5) from two slotted nuts (6) and drag link (2). Discard cotter pins (5).
2.
Remove
two slotted nuts (6) from drag link (2).
3.
Remove
drag link (2) from pitman arm (7) and steering knuckle arm (4).
4.
Remove
two rubber boots (3) from drag link (2).
5.
Remove
two grease fittings (1) from drag link (2).
1.
Install two grease fittings (1) on drag link (2).
2.
Install two rubber boots (3) on drag link (2).
3.
Install drag link (2) on steering knuckle arm (4) and pitman arm (7) with two slotted nuts (6).
Tighten two slotted nuts (6) 140 lb-ft (190 Nm).
4.
Install two new cotter pins (5) in slotted nuts (6) and drag link (2).
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