TM 5-2420-230-24-1
5-14. STEERING SHAFT MAINTENANCE.
This Task Covers:
a. Rear Shaft Removal
b. Front Shaft Removal
c. Disassembly
d. Assembly
e. Front Shaft Installation
f. Rear Shaft Installation
g. Follow-On Maintenance
INITIAL SETUP
Test Equipment
References
None
None
Tools and Special Tools
Equipment Conditions
Tool kit, common no. 2, Item 36, Appendix B
TM or Para
Condition Description
Tool kit, general mechanics, Item 38, Appendix B
Hood opened.
Firewall removed.
Nose cone removed (if
Materials/Parts
Grease, automotive, artillery, Item 30, Appendix C
removing front shaft).
Nut self-locking, Item 104, Appendix D (4)
Drawings Required
Nut self-locking, Item 105, Appendix D (2)
TM 5-2420-230-24P Figure 42
Nut self-locking, Item 122, Appendix D (3)
TM 5-2420-230-24P Figure 109
TM 5-2420-230-24P Figure 112
Personnel Required
MOS 62B, Construction Equipment Repairer (2)
Estimated Time to Complete Task
Refer to MAC in Appendix B
a. Rear Shaft Removal.
NOTE
The slip joints are precisely aligned on the
steering shafts. Ensure alignment is
maintained during maintenance. Do not
separate.
If front steering shaft only requires
replacement, perform Steps b.1 through
b.6 and e.1 through e.5
(1)
Loosen four clamps (1) and remove air
cleaner pipe (2) from vehicle.
Change 1