TM 9-2320-260-20
THIS TASK COVERS:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP
APPLICABLE MODELS
EQUIPMENT CONDITION
All
Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-260-10).
MATERIALS/PARTS
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Drag link repair kit
Keep fire extinguisher nearby when using
Drycleaning solvent (Appendix C, Item 29)
drycleaning solvent.
Rags (Appendix C, Item 22)
REFERENCES (TM)
LO 9-2320-260-12
TM 9-2320-260-10
TM 9-2320-260-20P
1. Turn front wheels all the way to the left.
2. Unhook and open tabs of two dust shields (16).
3. Remove two cotter pins (6) and loosen adjusting plugs (1) and (11) until plugs (1) and (11) are almost
out of drag link ( 19). Discard cotter pins (6).
4. Remove drag link (19) from pitman arm (7) and steering arm (10).
5. Remove adjusting plugs (1) and (11), safety plugs (2) and (15), springs (3) and (14), and ball
seats (4), (5), (12), and (13) from drag link (19). Discard adjusting plugs (1) and (11), safety plugs (2)
and (15), springs (3) and (14), and ball seats (4), (5), (12), and (13).
6. Remove two dust shields (16) and felt pads (17) from pitman arm ball (8) and steering arm ball (9).
Discard dust shields (16) and felt pads (17).
WARNING
Drycleaning solvent is flammable and will not be used near open
flame. Use only in well-ventilated places. Failure to do so may
result in injury to personnel.
7. Clean drag link (19), pitman arm ball (8), and steering arm ball (9) with drycleaning solvent and
allow to air dry.
8. Remove two grease fittings (18) if damaged. Discard grease fittings (18).
b. Installation
NOTE
The opening closest to the end of drag link attaches to steering arm.
1. Install two new grease fittings (18) on drag link (19) if removed.
2. Install new safety plug (15), new spring (14), and new ball seat (13) into drag link (19).
3. Install new ball seat (5) into drag link (19).
4. Install two new dust shields (16), new felt pads (17), and drag link (19) on steering arm (10) and
pitman arm ball (8). Ensure that ball seat (13) is seated on steering arm ball (9).
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