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TM 9-2320-364-20-5
14-37
Tie-rod end may unexpectedly
pop-up when pressure is applied
with hydraulic jack. Keep hands
and face clear of tie-rod end.
Failure to comply may result in
severe injury to personnel.
(2)
Position hydraulic hand jack under tie-rod
end (3).
(3)
Using hydraulic hand jack, press tie-rod
end (3) from steering arm (4).
(4)
Remove hydraulic jack from under tie-rod
end (3).
(5)
Remove castle nut (2) from tie-rod end (3).
(6)
Repeat Steps (1) through (5) to remove
remaining tie-rod end.
b.
Disassembly.
NOTE
Note location and position of
tie-rod ends prior to removal.
Both tie-rod ends are
removed the same way.
(1)
Remove locknut (1) and screw (2) from
clamp. Discard locknut.
(2)
Remove tie-rod end (3) from tie-rod (4).
NOTE
Do not perform Steps (3) and (4)
if tie-rod end is lube for life.
These are permanently lubricated,
have no lube fitting, and dust
cover is part of tie-rod end.
(3)
Remove dust cover (5) from tie-rod end (3).
NOTE
Perform Step (4) if grease fitting
is damaged.
(4)
Remove grease fitting (6) from tie-rod end (3).
(5)
Repeat Steps (1) through (4) for remaining tie-rod end (3).
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