TM 9-2320-365-34-2
9-6. STEERING KNUCKLE MECHANISM REPLACEMENT (CONT)
NOTE
Perform steps (25) through (31) if end play is
not between 0.005-0.015 in. (0.0127-0.0381
cm).
(25) Use floor jack and raise steering knuckle (3) to apply
pressure to access cover (15).
(26) Remove screw (13), washer (12), bracket (10), and
washer (11) from pivoting arm (4).
(27) Remove three screws (8), washers (7), pivoting arm (4),
and shim(s) (9) from steering knuckle (3).
NOTE
Shim(s) are added to decrease end play or
removed to increase end play.
(28) Remove or add shim(s) (9) to obtain correct end play.
(29) Position shim(s) (9) and pivoting arm (4) on steering
knuckle (3) with three washers (7), and screws (8).
(30) Position bracket (10) on pivoting arm (4) with washer
(11), washer (12) and screw (13).
(31) Tighten three screws (8) and screw (13) to 500-650 lb-ft
(678-881 N·m).
(32) Perform steps (20) through (31) to determine if end play
is correct.
(33) Remove dial indicator from front axle (2).
(34) Remove floor jack from steering knuckle (3).
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