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TM 9-2320-360-34-1
13-8. STEERING SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT (CONT)
(8)
Loosen nut (11) on front pitman arm (12).
(9)
Clamp 3/16 in. (4.75 mm) steel plate (13)
in front pitman arm (12) by tightening nut
(11).
(10)
Loosen nut (14) on rear pitman arm (15).
(11)
Clamp 3/16 in. (4.75 mm) steel plate (16)
in rear pitman arm (15) by tightening nut
(14).
NOTE
Correct front pitman arm angle is
when pitman arm is angled backward
6°.
(12)
Position combination square on steel plate
(13) and measure front pitman arm (12)
angle.
NOTE
·
Do not disconnect pitman arm
from steering gear or steering
gear from frame.
·
Do steps (13) thru (15) to correct
front pitman arm angle.
(13)
Remove locknut (17), screw (18), and
steering shaft no. 1 (19) from front
steering gear no. 1 (20). Discard locknut.
(14)
Rotate steering gear input shaft (21) until
front pitman arm (12) moves backward to
an angle of 6.
(15)
Install steering shaft no. 1 (19) on front
steering gear (20) with screw (18) and
new locknut (17). Torque to 35-40 lb-ft
(47-54 Nm).
13-44 Change 2
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