TIE RODS REPLACEMENT

TM 5-4210-224-14 & P

4-222. STEERING SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT. (Continued)

b. Remove shock absorber mounting nuts (1) and

washers (2).

c. Remove cotter pin (3) and castellated nut (4).

d. Remove shock absorber (5).

INSTALLATION

a. Install shock absorber (5) with bushings to the

axle bracket.

b. Install the shock absorber mounting nuts (1) and

washers (2) and torque to 81 ft-lbs (110 N.m).

d. Advance the nut to align the nut slot with the

c. Install the castellated nut (4) to the tie rod

cotter pin hole. Never back the nut off to align

assembly and tighten to 46 ft-lbs. (62 N.m).

the cotter pin hole.

e. Install a new cotter pin (3) of the correct size.

f. Lower the vehicle.

4-223. TIE RODS REPLACEMENT.

This task covers:

a. Removal

b. Installation

INITIAL SETUP:

General Safety Instructions

Tools

Wheel Stud Remover and

Engine OFF.

Tie Rod Remover (J-6627-A)

Transmission in (N) neutral.

General Mechanics Tool Kit

Parking brake and micro-brakelock set.

Hoist

Batteries disconnected.

REMOVAL

a. Raise the front of the vehicle on a hoist.

b. Remove cotter pins (1) and castellated nuts (2)

from the rod assembly (3).

c. Disconnect the steering shock absorber (4) from

the tie rod assembly (3) by removing the cotter

pin (5) and castellated nut (6).

d. Remove the rod ball studs (7) from the steering

knuckle (8) using the wheel stud and tie rod

remover.

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