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TM 9-2320-356-BD
Section II.
STEERING COMPONENTS
12-4.
GENERAL
Steering components are, for the most part, hydraulically assisted. The hydraulic
system does not need to be intact to operate a vehicle.
The linkage arms can be
repaired if bent or damaged.
Reduced vehicle speed will be necessary for control.
12-5.
STEERING GEAR, PITMAN ARM, DRAG LINK, STEERING ARM, CROSS TUBE ARM, TIE ROD
ENDS, TIE ROD CROSS TUBE, AND ALINEMENT DAMAGE
General Information:
Vehicle will not steer straight.
This procedure will allow the vehicle to be
driven without the risk of total tire damage due to misalinement.
Limitations:
o Reduced speed and maneuverability
Personnel/Time Required:
o 2 soldiers
o 6 hours
Procedural Steps:
1.
Remove linkage parts that are damaged and replace with new or used parts.
2.
If parts are not available, proceed as follows:
Materials/Tools:
o Replacement parts new or
used
o Wire
o Tape measure or stick
longer than axle width
o Pry bar, tree limb, or
s t r i ng
a. Wire joint or socket connections that are a part of the tie rod end, cross
tube arm, tie rod cross tube, and steering arm.
b. If tie rod cross tube is bent, straighten with pry bar or tree limb.
12-3
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