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 TM 5-1940-277-20
TM 1940-20/2
4.
Holding nut (8) with 9/16 inch wrench, remove nut (9), lockwasher (10) and flat washer (11) using socket and ratchet.
Pull linkage pin (12) out of hole in inner steering arm (13).
5.
Repeat steps 4 and 5 for opposite end of tie rod and remove tie rod.
6.
INSPECTION:
1.
Inspect thread on adjusting link (16) and linkage pin (12) for serviceability.
2.
Inspect tie rod (7) for straightness.
Inspect linkage pin (12), ball joint end (14) for damage, neck between ball and threaded body (15) for wear.
3.
4.
Replace tie rod if any of the above defects are noted.
INSTALL:
1.
Position tie rod across port and starboard inner steering arms (13).
2.
Insert linkage pin (12) through hole in inner steering arm (13).
3.
Install flat washer (11), lockwasher (10) and nut (9) on linkage pin (12).
4.
Holding nut (8) with 9/16 inch wrench, tighten nut (9) using socket and ratchet.
Repeat steps 2, 3 and 4 for opposite end of tie rod (7).
5.
Install bolt (2), two washers (3), spacer (4), spacer (5) and nut (6) securing steering cable (17) to tie rod (7). Use
6.
9/16 inch wrench and socket to tighten.
Check tie rod adjustment (refer to paragraph 3-45).
7.
Close hydrojet hatches.
8.
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