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TM 5-2420-222-20-2
TIE ROD - CONTINUED
ACTION
LOCATION
ITEM
REMARKS
CLEANING - CONTINUED
WARNING
Drycleaning solvent P-D-680 is toxic and flammable. Wear protective goggles and gloves and use
only in a well ventilated area. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothes and don’t breathe
vapors. Do not use near open flame or excessive heat. The flashpoint is 1000F to 1380F (380 to
590C). If you become dizzy while using cleaning solvent, get fresh air immediately and get
medical aid. If contact with eyes is made, wash your eyes with water and get medical aid
immediately.
18.
All other metal
a.
Clean in drycleaning solvent.
parts
b.
Using clean, dry rags, wipe dry.
INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT
NOTE
For more information on how to inspect parts, go to General Maintenance Instructions (page 2-
137).Replace defective parts which cannot be repaired.
19.
Two dust covers (1)
Look for cracks, tears, and breaks.
20.
Left and right tie
Look for excessive wear.
rod end sockets
Ball stud should have a slight drag
(2 and 3)
when moved to different positions.
21.
All metal parts
Look for cracks, breaks, and adnormal
bends.
22.
All threaded parts
Look for damaged threads.
REPAIR
23.
Left and right tie
If ball stud threads are damaged, using
rod end sockets
screw threading set, restore threads.
(2 and 3)
ASSEMBLY
24.
Left and right tie
Two lubrication
Screw in and tighten using 7/16-inch
rod end sockets
fittings (4)
open-end wrench.
(2 and 3)
25.
Tube (5)
Right tie rod
a.
Position tube (5) in machinist’s vise.
end socket (3)
b.
Look at matchmarks on tube (5) and
socket (3) to ensure proper placement.
c.
Using 1/2 to 1 1/2-inch adjustable pipe
2-932
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