TM 9-2320-272-24-3
4-119. STEERING GEAR (ROSS) REPAIR
THIS TASK COVERS:
a. Disassembly
c. Assembly
b. Cleaning, Inspection, and Repair
d. Final Adjustment
INITIAL SETUP:
APPLICABLE MODELS
MATERIALS/PARTS (Cod)
All
Two O-rings (Appendix D, Item 484)
O-ring (Appendix D, Item 485)
TOOLS
GAA grease (Appendix C, Item 28)
Lubricating oil (Appendix C, Item 48)
General mechanic's tool kit (Appendix E, Item 1)
Drycleaning solvent (Appendix C, Item 71)
Torque wrench (Appendix E, Item 145)
Arbor press
REFERENCES (TM)
Mandrel
Vise
LO 9-2320-272-12
TM 9-2320-272-24P
MATERIALS/PARTS
EQUIPMENT CONDITION
Gasket (Appendix D, Item 244)
Three O-rings (Appendix D, Item 483)
Two seal rings (Appendix D, Item 642)
Steering gear drained (para. LO 9-2320-272-12).
Two lock tabs (Appendix D, Item 343)
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Retaining ring (Appendix D, Item 540)
Two seals (Appendix D, Item 604)
Keep fire extinguisher nearby when using
Backing ring (Appendix D, Item 8)
drycleaning solvent.
Seal ring (Appendix D, Item 643)
Drycleaning solvent is flammable and toxic. Do
Packing (Appendix D, Item 512)
not use near open flame.
O-ring (Appendix D, Item 482)
Compressed air source will not exceed 30 psi
O-ring (Appendix D, Item 481)
(207 kPa).
Plastic backup washer (Appendix D, Item 521)
Eyeshields must be worn when cleaning with
Two-piece seal (Appendix D, Item 701)
compressed air.
1.
Position steering gear (3) in vise with sector shaft (2) in horizontal position.
2.
Remove all paint or corrosion and position serrated end of sector shaft (2) with alignment mark (1) up.
Adjust position of mark (1) by turning wormshaft (4).
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