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TM 9-2320-360-34-1
10-7. AXLE NO. 4 PIVOT, SPINDLE, AND AXLE SHAFT REPAIR (CONT)
WARNING
On direct contact, uncured silicone
sealant irritates eyes. In case of
contact, flush eyes with water and
seek medical attention. In case of
skin contact, wipe off and flush with
water.
(9)
Coat mating surfaces of lower cover (9)
and pivot and spindle assembly (4) with
silicone adhesive-sealant.
(10)
Install shim (10) and lower cover (9) on
pivot and spindle assembly (4) with four
screws (11). Torque to 250 lb-ft (340
Nm), then to 500 lb-ft (670 Nm), then to
720-800 lb-ft (976-1085 Nm).
(11)
Calculate shim height and install as
follows:
(a)
Install king pin preload cover (12) on
upper pivot face (13) with four
screws (14). Torque to 200 lb-ft
(271 Nm).
(b)
Install central screw (15) on king pin
preload cover (12). Torque to 200
lb-ft (271 Nm).
(c)
Loosen screw (15) slightly until pivot
and spindle assembly (4) moves
freely.
NOTE
Measurement in step (11 )(d) must be
made from either of the two screws
closest to the spindle.
(d)
Verify pivot and spindle assembly
(4) requires no more than 57 lb-ft
(77 Nm) to start rotation from
centered position.
(e)
Measure distance between top of
link pin (7) and upper pivot face (13)
using depth micrometer gage.
NOTE
Refer
to
table
10-3
for
shim
requirement.
(f)
Remove four screws (14) and king
pin preload cover (12) from upper
pivot face (13).
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