TM 5-2420-230-24-1
8.
Connect the drag link to the master gear. Torque the attaching nut following the procedures in the Vehicle
Manufacturer's Service Manual.
CAUTION
Do not back off the nut when locating the cotter pin hole.
9.
Install a new cotter pin through the ball stud nut, then lock in place.
DANGER
FAILURE TO INSTALL A NEW COTTER PIN IN THE BALL STUD AFTER
PROPER TORQUE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
10.
With the master gear drag link connected, turn the steering wheel to a full left turn and hold until the slave
gear pitman arm moves its full travel. Then turn the steering wheel to a full right turn and hold until the
slave gear pitman arm moves its full travel. Repeat this procedure three or more times.
11.
Connect the drag link to the slave gear by turning the steering wheel until the pitman arm lines up with the drag
link.
IMPORTANT:
Do not move the pitman arm by hand during this operation. Air may get in the
system.
12.
Torque the attaching nut following the procedures in the Vehicle Manufacturer's Service Manual.
Cback off the nut when locating the cotter pin hole.
AUTION
Do not
13.
Install a new cotter pin through the ball stud nut, then lock in place.
WARNING
FAILURE TO INSTALL A NEW COTTER PIN IN THE BALL STUD AFTER
PROPER TORQUE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
14.
Steer the vehicle full left to full right several more times.
15. Locate the bleeder screw in the master gear
located in the plug on the sector shaft bore
(Figure 35).
Figure 35
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