Section XXVI. MAINTENANCE OF STEERING ASSEMBLY

TM 5-4210-224-14 & P

Section XXVI. MAINTENANCE OF STEERING ASSEMBLY

Para.

Steering Shock Absorber

Connecting Rods Replacement ................ 4-224

Replacement................................ ............. 4-222

General ................................ .................... 4-220

Tie Rods Replacement.............................. 4-223

Pitman Arm Replacement ........................ 4-221

4-220. GENERAL.

This section contains information on the maintenance of the steering assembly that are maintainable at the

Organizational level.

4-221. PITMAN ARM REPLACEMENT.

This task covers:

a. Removal

b. Installation

INITIAL SETUP:

General Safety Instructions

Tools

Pitman Arm Remover

Engine OFF

(J-6632-01)

Transmission in (N) neutral.

Pitman Arm Puller

Parking brake and micro-brakelock set.

(J-29107)

Steering Linkage Puller

(J-24319-01)

Steering Linkage Installer (12mm)

(J-29193)

Steering Linkage Installer (14mm)

(J-29194)

General Mechanics Tool Kit

Pitman Arm (14064660)

REMOVAL

a. Raise the vehicle and remove the connecting

rod nut (1) and cotter pin (2) from the pitman arm ball

stud (3).

b. Disconnect the connecting rod (4) from the

pitman arm (5) with the steering linkage puller.

c. Remove the pitman arm nut and washer from

the pitman shaft on the steering gear.

d. Mark the pitman arm and the pitman shaft. This

will permit proper alignment at assembly.

CAUTION

Do not hammer on Pitman arm,

shaft or puller as damage to

Pitman arm or steering gear may

result.

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