TM 9-2320-260-20
9-10. POWER STEERING ASSIST CYLINDER AND SOCKET MAINTENANCE (Contd)
c. Assembly
1. Install new backup ring (5), new spring (4), and two new ball seats (3) and (2) into tie rod end
socket (6).
2. Install adjusting cap (1) loosely on tie rod end socket (6).
3. Measure 1.63 in. (41 mm) from end of piston rod (9) and mark.
4. Slide clamp (8) on tie rod end socket (6) and install tie rod end socket (6) with clamp (8) on piston
rod (9) to mark scribed in step 3.
5. Position clamp (8) 0.13 in. (3.17 mm) from edge of tie rod end socket (6) and install on tie rod end
socket (6) with screw (7), washer (10), and nut (11). Tighten nut (11) 30-40 lb-ft (41-54 Nm).
1.
Wrap male threads of elbows (16) with antiseize tape and install two elbows (16) on power steering
assist cylinder (22).
2.
Install two grease fittings (12) on power steering assist cylinder (22).
Install new dust shield (24) and new felt pad (23) on steering arm ball stud (14).
3.
Ensure power steering assist cylinder and tie rod end socket are
properly seated on ball studs. Failure to do so may result in
damage to equipment.
4.
Install tie rod end socket (6) on steering arm ball stud (14).
Tighten adjusting cap (1) until adjusting cap (1) bottoms out, back off one complete turn, then back
5.
off adjusting cap (1) until holes of adjusting cap (1) and socket (6) aline. Install new cotter pin (13)
through tie rod end socket (6) and adjusting cap (1).
Close and hook tabs of dust shield (24) on tie rod end socket (6).
6.
Install new dust shield (18) and felt pad (19) on spring shackle ball stud ( 17).
7.
Install power steering assist cylinder (22) on spring shackle ball stud (17).
8.
9.
Tighten adjusting plug (20) until adjusting plug (20) bottoms out, back off one complete turn, then
back off adjusting plug (20) until holes aline. Install new cotter pin (21) through power steering
assist cylinder (22) and adjusting plug (20).
Close and hook tabs of dust shield (18) on power steering assist cylinder (22).
10.
11.
Install two hoses (15) on elbows (16). Tighten hoses (15) 20-25 lb-ft (27-34 Nm).
Lubricate power steering assist cylinder (22) (LO 9-2320-260-12).
12.
e. On-Vehicle Adjustment
1. Loosen nut (11) and turn piston rod (9) counterclockwise until piston rod (9) is disconnected from
tie rod end socket (6).
2. Clean piston rod (9) and tie rod end socket (6) with rag.
3. Measure 1.63 in. (41 mm) 1 thread from end of piston rod (9) and mark.
4. Install piston rod (9) on tie rod end socket (6) by turning piston rod (9) clockwise to mark made
in step 3.
5. Ensure clamp (8) is positioned 0.13 in. (3.17 mm) from edge of tie rod end socket (6), and tighten
nut (11) 30-40 lb-ft (41-54 Nm).
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