TM 9-2320-269-20-1
TIE ROD
This task covers:
a. Removal (page 2-654)
c.
Adjustment (page 2-657)
b. Installation (page 2-656)
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
Tools - Continued
Adapter, 3/4-inch drive, 112-inch
Trestle, motor vehicle (two required)
Chocks, wheel (four required)
Wrench, open-end, 15116-Inch
Hammer, ball-peen, 2-lb
Wrench, pipe, 14-inch (two required)
Handle, hinged, 1/2-inch drive
Wrench, torque, 112-inch drive,
Handle, ratchet, 1/2-inch drive
0 to 150 ft-lb capacity
Jack, hand, hydraulic, 12-ton
Wrench, torque, 3/4-inch drive,
capacity
0 to 600 ft-lb capacity
Pliers, diagonal cutting
Screwdriver, flat-tip, 38-inch
Materials/Parts
Separator, ball and socket
Socket, 3/4-inch drive
Cover, dust
15/16-lnch
Pin, cotter
Socket, 314-inch drive,
1 5/16-inch
Personnel Required
Tape, measuring
One
REMOVAL
NOTE
This procedure is for the left side tie rod end. The procedure for the right side tie rod end is the same.
1.
Nut (1)
Cotter pin (2)
Using diagonal cutting pliers, take out
and get rid of pin (2).
2.
Stud (3)
Nut (1)
Using 1 5/16-inch socket, adapter with
3/4-inch drive, and hinged handle with
1/2-inch drive, unscrew and take off.
3.
Steering arm (4)
Tie rod end (5)
Using hammer and ball and socket
separator, drive apart.
2-654
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