TM 5-2420-230-24-1
5-13. TIE-ROD END REPLACEMENT.
This Task Covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
c. Follow-On Maintenance
INITIAL SETUP
Test Equipment
References
None
None
Equipment Conditions
Tools and Special Tools
TM or Para
Condition Description
Tool kit, general mechanics, Item 38, Appendix B
Steering damper removed.
Materials/Parts
Drawings Required
Pin, cotter, Item 171, Appendix D (2)
TM 5-2420-230-24P Figure 101
Personnel Required
Estimated Time to Complete Task
MOS 62B, Construction Equipment Repairer
Refer to MAC in Appendix B
NOTE
Left and right tie-rod ends are removed the same. Right side shown.
Note distance of old rod end before removal.
It may be necessary to use a ball joint splitter to break the ball joint.
a. Removal.
(1)
Remove cotter pin (1), castle nut (2), and
washer (3) from tie-rod end shaft (4). Discard
cotter pin.
(2)
Remove front tie-rod end (5) from idler arm (6).
(3)
Remove cotter pin (7), bolt (8), castle nut (9), and
tie-rod end (5) from tie rod (10). Discard cotter
pin.
(4)
Remove grease fitting (11) from tie-rod end (5).
b. Installation.
(0.1) Install grease fitting (11) on tie-rod end (5).
(1)
Install tie-rod end (5), new cotter pin (7), bolt (8),
and castle nut (9) on tie rod (10).
(2)
Install tie-rod end (5) in idler arm (6).
(3)
Install washer (3), castle nut (2), and new cotter
pin (1) on tie-rod end shaft (4).
c. Follow-On Maintenance.
(1)
Lubricate tie-rod ends (TM 5-2420-230-10).
(2)
Install steering damper (Para 5-18).
(3)
Perform front wheel alignment (Para 5-17).
END OF TASK
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