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TM 5-2420-222-34
9-2.
WHEEL SPINDLES AND STEERING ARMS MAINTENANCE (Cont).
5.
Install two washers (12), washer (11), new lockwasher (10), and screw (9) in steering arm (7) and wheel spindle (13).
Torque screw to 170 lb.-ft. (231 Nm).
6.
Using hardwood block and hammer, tap steering arm (7) until seated in wheel spindle (13).
7.
Torque screw (9) to 170 lb.-ft. (231 Nm).
8.
Using dial indicator, measure end play between wheel spindle (13) and front axle (14). End play must be 0.045-0.050
in. (1.143-1.270 mm).
NOTE
If end play Is within specification, skip step 9.
9.
Remove screw (9), lockwasher (10), washer (11), and two washers (12) from steering arm (7) and wheel spindle (13).
Add or remove washers (12) as required to meet specification, then repeat steps 5 through 8.
10. Using pry bar, place tie-rod end socket (5) with assembled parts on steering arm (7).
11. Install washer (3) and nut (2) on tie-rod end socket (5) and steering arm (7). Ensure that cotter pin hole in tie-rod end
socket alines with slots in nut.
12. Install new cotter pin (1) in tie-rod end socket (5) and nut (2).
NOTE
Loader backhoes with serial numbers 235786-235999 have two steering cylinders.
Loader backhoes with serial numbers 319995-342573 have one on left side. When
Installing right side wheel spindle and steering arm on loader backhoes with serial
numbers 319995-342573, skip steps 13 through 15.
13. Move steering cylinder (4) in position on steering arm (7).
14. Tap pin (8) in steering arm (7) and steering cylinder (4).
15. Install new cotter pin (6) in steering arm (7) and pin (8).
FOLLOW-ON TASKS:
Install front wheel bearings and hub (see TM 5-2420-222-20).
Adjust tie-rods (see TM 5-2420-222-20).
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