TM 9-2330-203-14&P
4-51. RADIUS ROD MAINTENANCE (M197A1 AND M198A1) (Con't).
NOTE
Use detergent and water solution on bushings to ease Installation.
2.Position radius rod (9) for installation in bracket (11) and spring bracket (6). Install two bushings (5), spacer (4), and two
packing retainers (3) on each end of radius rod.
3.Install screw (7) at each end of radius rod (9) and secure with two nuts (2 and 1).
4.Tighten setscrew (12) at each end of radius rod (9).
5.Install wheel and tire assembly (para 4-38).
6.Remove jackstand and lower axle.
7.Adjust radius rod (subpara d).
d.
ADJUSTMENT
1.Loosen two nuts (13) securing radius rod spacer (10) to rod ends.
NOTE
Centerline of dolly Is a line passing through center of lunette and center of fifth wheel.
2.Turn radius rod spacer (10) clockwise or counterclockwise as necessary to bring centerline of axle into perpendicular
alinement with centerline of dolly.
3.Tighten two nuts (13).
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