TM 5-3825-230-14&P
4-97. STEERING STRUT REPLACEMENT/REPAIR (CONT).
a.
Removal
WARNING
Frame weighs 1500 lbs (680 kg).
Attach suitable lifting device
prior to removal to prevent
possible injury to personnel.
Steering strut weighs 100 lbs
(45.4 kg). Two mechanics are
required for removal to prevent
possible injury to personnel.
(1)
Attach a suitable lifting device to frame (1)
behind strut (2).
(2)
Remove five locknuts (3) from hub (4)
using a ratchet, extension and 3/4 in.
socket.
(3)
Lower strut (2), and move it away from
mainframe (1).
(4)
Remove dust cap (5) using a chisel and
hammer.
(5)
Remove cotter pin (6) using pliers.
(6)
Remove nut (7), and hub (4) using a
ratchet and 15/16 in. socket.
b.
Disassembly.
(1)
Remove washer (1), and outer bearing (2)
from hub (3).
(2)
Remove seal (4), inner bearing (5), and
inner bearing race (6) using a drift and ball
peen hammer.
(3)
Remove outer bearing race (7) using a drift
and ball peen hammer.
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