TM 5-3825-230-14&P
4-97. STEERING STRUT REPLACEMENT/REPAIR (CONT).
e.
Installation.
(1)
Coat spindle (8), and inner hub (4) with
grease.
(2)
Position hub (4) on spindle (8).
(3)
Install nut (7) finger tight.
(4)
Using a torque wrench and 15/16 in.
socket, tighten nut (7) to 40 Ib-ft (54 N.m)
while rotating hub left and right. Hub
should move freely.
(5)
Back off nut (7) 1/4 to 1/3 turn.
(6)
Install cotter pin (6) using pliers and dust
cap (5) using a hammer.
(7)
Lift strut (2), and position it under
mainframe (1).
(8)
Install five locknuts (3) on hub (4) using a
ratchet, extension and 3/4 in. socket.
(9)
Remove lifting device from frame.
NOTE
Follow-on maintenance:
Install front hub (para 4-89)
Install tow pole (para 4-96)
END OF TASK
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