C8, TM 9-2350-230-12
TABLE 9-7. REMOVAL/INSTALLATION/REPAIR - LAND STEER CONTROL CABLE AND LINKAGE
(Refer to figure 9-52 for preliminary steps and item reference numbers)
REMOVAL
1.
2.
Remove cotter pin (13), clevis pin (14) and bearing (2) from transmission steer lever.
3.
Hold control rod end and loosen jam nut (4). Remove coupling-tube-rod bearing assembly (6, 4, 12, 4, 2) and
jam nut (4) from control assembly.
4.
Hold cable housing and remove seal assembly (7), two jam nuts (8), and two washers (9).
5.
Remove two grommets (10), and retaining straps.
6.
In driver's compartment, remove nut (3) and screw (1).
7.
Hold control rod end to prevent twisting and loosen coupling jam nut (4). Remove coupling assembly (6, 4, 5, 4,
2) and jam nut (4)
8.
Remove seal nut (7). Hold control housing and loosen jam nuts (8) at the hull mounting bracket. Remove outer
jam nut (8) and washer (9).
9.
Remove control assembly (11) from mounting bracket and remove second washer (9) and jam nut (8). Avoid
unnecessary force and sharp bends by sliding control assembly to rear of vehicle. Do Not Twist Control
Cable.
10.
Remove control assembly (11) through engine compartment holding control assembly by the outer housing. Do
not lift or handle control assembly by rod ends.
INSTALLATION
1. Review step 1 above.
2. Assemble a steer bar coupling assembly as follows:
a. Screw jam nut (4) on bearing (2). Leave " of threads.
b. Screw long (7-3/16") tube (5) onto bearing.
c. Screw jam nut (4) onto coupling (6) - leave " of threads.
d. Screw coupling (6) into tube (5).
3. Assemble a transmission steer control coupling the same as step 2 above except use a short (6-3/8") tube (12).
4. From engine compartment, thread control through battery compartment rear bulkhead and engine compartment
bulkhead. Install grommets (10)o
5. From crew compartment place control assembly along right slope plate to front of driver's compartment. See
6. Install jam nut (8) and washer (9) on control assembly (11). Leave 2" of thread on end of control assembly.
7. Install control assembly through hull mounting bracket (23) eye and install washer (9), nut (8), and seal assembly
(7). Do not tighten jam nuts (8). Stroke control rod several times to permit internal components to position
themselves. Control should operate freely.
8. Install jam nut (4) onto control rod - leave " of threads.
9. Install long coupling assembly (6, 4, 5, 4, 2) Hold control rod from twisting.
10. Attach control to T-bar with screw (1) and nut (3).
11. Using improvised tool as shown in figure 9-53. 1, position and tighten jam nuts.
12. Operate T-bar to assure equal motion of steer control lever to both left and right side.
14. In engine compartment, install jam nut (8), two washers (9), and 2nd jam nut (8) on cable housing. Leave 1" of
threads to first lock nut and " between washers. Install rear seal assembly (7).
15. Install jam nut (4) on control rod -leave " of threads.
16. Install rear (short) coupling assembly (6, 4, 12, 4, 2).
17. Place control assembly (11) in rear slot of transmission cable support bracket.
18. Operate T-bar several times to permit internal components to position themselves. Position control assembly in
transmission cable support bracket.
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