TM 9-2320-279-34-2
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Steering System Maintenance Instructions (Cont)
12-10. STEERING SYSTEM ALINEMENT (CONT).
NOTE
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Axle stop bolts should be turned in to prevent interference with relief plunger
adjustment.
·
Each time relief plunger is adjusted, wheels must be turned toward center and then
back to stops to obtain full steering relief. Plunger on bottom of steering gear
regulates right turns and plunger on top regulates left turns.
(13)
Soldier A adjusts plunger (9) on steering gear (10) to obtain 1 in. (25.4 mm) clearance between
tire (11) and equalizer beam (12).
(14)
Soldier A adjusts plunger (13) on steering gear (10) to obtain 1 in. (25.4 mm) clearance between
tire (14) and equalizer beam (15).
NOTE
Axle stop bolts should be turned in to prevent interference with
relief plunger adjustment.
(15)
Turn wheels all the way to the right.
(16)
Set 1/8-in. (3 mm) gap between stop bolt (16) and
ball (17) on left end of axle No. 2 and right end of axle
No. 1 by loosening nut (18) and turning stop bolt.
(17)
Tighten nut (18) on both axles.
(18)
Turn wheels all the way to the left.
(19)
Set 1/8-in. (3 mm) gap between stop bolt (16) and
ball (17) on right end of axle No. 2 and left end of axle
No. 1 by loosening nut (18) and turning stop bolt.
(20)
Tighten nut (18) on both axles.
b. Follow-on Maintenance. None.
END OF TASK
