TM 9-2320-279-20-2
CHAPTER 13
STEERING SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
Contents
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering Wheel Removal/Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering Linkage and Universal Joint Removal/Repair/Installation/Adjustment . . . . .
Drag Link Removal/Repair/Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front and Rear Tie Rods Removal/Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering System Hoses and Fittings Removal/Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering/Tensioner System Hoses and Fittings Removal/Installation (M984E1) . . . . . .
Hydraulic Manifold Removal/Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hydraulic Filter Removal/Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hydraulic Reservoir Sight Glass Removal/Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hydraulic Reservoir Top Plate and Gasket Removal/Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hydraulic Reservoir Strainers Removal/Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hydraulic Reservoir Removal/Installation
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Hydraulic Filter and Housing Removal/Installation (M984E1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hydraulic Reservoir Top Plate and Sight Glass Removal/Installation (M984E1) . . . . .
Hydraulic Reservoir Strainers Removal/Installation (M984E1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hydraulic Reservoir Removal/Installation (M984E1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Section I. INTRODUCTION
13-1. GENERAL. This chapter contains maintenance instructions for removing, servicing, replacing, and
installing steering system components authorized by the Maintenance Allocation Chart (MAC) at the organiza-
tional maintenance level.
Section II. STEERING WHEEL AND LINKAGE
Steering System Maintenance Instructions
13-2.
STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
c. Follow-on Maintenance
INITIAL SETUP
Models
All
Test Equipment
None
Special Tools
None
Supplies
Adhesive, Item 2.1, Appendix C
Personnel Required
MOS 63S, Heavy wheel vehicle mechanic
References
None
Equipment Condition
TM or Para
Condition Description
TM 9-2320-279-10 Shut off engine.
Front wheels straight
ahead.
Para 7-91
Batteries disconnected.
Special Environmental Conditions
None
General Safety Instructions
None
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