TM 5-2420-230-24-1
Sector Shaft Seal Replacement
Do not remove the steering gear
Replacement of sector shaft seals requires the gear to be partially disassembled. Should the sector shaft need
to be replaced, the steering gear must be timed before reassembly.
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Drain pan
Hydraulic jack of proper size
Small ballpeen hammer
Small tapered punch
5/8" allen head socket
3/4" allen head socket
3-jaw puller and suitable wrench
18mm socket and breaker bar
1/4" allen wrench
Soft hammer or brass drift punch
WARNING TOOLS OR SAFETY PROCEDURES ALWAYS FOLLOW
FOR OTHER EQUIPMENT,
THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S PROCEDURE FOR LIFTING AND BLOCKING.
ADDITIONAL REFERENCE REQUIRED:
Vehicle Manufacturer's Service Manual
PROCEDURE:
1.
Park the vehicle on a clean, dry, solid surface, preferably concrete. Set the parking brake and block the wheels.
2.
Tilt the cab or hood using the procedure in the Vehicle Manufacturer's Service Manual.
3.
Refer to "Pitman Arm Removal Instructions" in the "Common Procedures" section of this manual
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