INSTALLATION - TM-5-4210-224-14-P0405

TM 5-4210-224-14 & P

4-223. TIE RODS REPLACEMENT. (Continued)

e. Remove the tie rod end bodies (9) counting the

number of turns needed to remove them.

f. Remove the tie rod ends from the adjuster tube

(10). Note the position of the adjuster tube and

the direction from which the bolts (11) are

installed.

INSTALLATION

a. Install the tie rod end bodies to the tie rod (if

removed). Screw the rod assembly on the

same number of turns as when removed.

b. Install the tie rod ends to the adjuster tube (10),

referencing the previous position of the adjuster

tube and the direction from which they were

installed.

c. Install the outer tie rod ball studs (7) to the

steering knuckle (8).

d. Connect the shock absorber (4) to the tie rod

assembly and install the castellated nut, torque

to 46 ft-lbs (62 N.m).

e. Install the tie rod (9) end to steering knuckle (8)

castellated nuts and torque to 40 ft-lbs (55 N.m).

f. Advance all castellated nuts to align the nut slot

with the cotter pin hole and install a new cotter

pin of the correct size.

NOTE

Never back the nut off to align the

cotter pin hole.

g. Torque the jam nut at the tie rod end bodies (9)

to 92 ft-lbs (125 N.m).

h. Torque the adjuster tube clamp bolts to 40 ft-lbs

(55 N.m).

i. Lower vehicle.

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