TM 9-2320-260-34-1
10-3. STEERING KNUCKLE MAINTENANCE (Contd)
c. Installation
1.
Using seal installer, install new seal retainer (2) in axle housing (4).
2.
Place steering knuckle (1) over upper kingpin (3) and tip down to pass over lower kingpin (5) of axle
housing (4).
Lubricate sleeve (6) and upper kingpin (3) with GAA grease. Cover contract flange of sleeve (6) with
3.
a bead of sealing compound.
place sleeve (6) over upper studs of steering knuckle (1) and upper kingpin (3). Use two nuts (1)
4.
on sleeve (6) to hold in position on kingpin (3) and steering knuckle (1).
Lubncate sleeve (21) and lower kingpin (5) with GAA grease. Cover contact flange of sleeve (21)
5.
with a bead of sealing compound.
Place sleeve (21) in steering knuckle (1) and over lower kingpin (5).
6.
7.
Remove two nuts (10) from sleeve (6).
Place a bead of sealing compound on upper surface of sleeve (6).
8.
Place new spacer (17), steering arm (7), bracket (12), and spring (13) over steering knuckle (1).
9.
Bracket (12) is positioned over inner rear stud.
Install four new bushings (8) over studs of steering knuckle (1).
10.
11.
Install steering arm (7) and bracket (12) on steering knuckle (1) with four new lockwashers (9) and
nuta (10). Tighten nuts (10) 185-235 lb-ft (251-319 Nm).
12.
Install grease fitting (11) on steering arm (7).
13.
Place a bead of sealing compound on hardened surface of plate (22) around holes and along top edge
of contact surface.
14.
Position hardened side of plate (22) on sleeve (21), Ensure holes in plate (22) and sleeve (21) aline
with steering knuckle (1) holes.
15.
Install sleeve (21) and plate (22) on steering knuckle (1) with two new lockwashers (25) and
screws (24). Install screws (24) in two rear holes of steering knuckle (1). Finger tighten screws (24).
16.
Install brush guard (26) on steering knuckle (1) with two new lockwashers (27), screws (28), new
lockwashers (25), and screws (24). Tighten four screws (24) and two screws (28) 130-170 lb-ft
(177-231 Nm).
Install grease fitting (23) in plate (22).
17.
NOTE
Perform adjustment procedure (task d) if parts were replaced or
assembly was out of adjustment.
Install tie rod (20) on steering knuckle (1) with nut (19). Tighten nut (19) 165-180 lb-ft
18.
(224-244 Nm). Install new cotter pin (18) in nut (19).
Install drag link (14) on steering arm (7) with nut (15). Tighten nut (15) 165-180 lb-ft
19.
(224-244 Nm). Install new cotter pin (16) in nut (15).
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