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4-52. CONNECTING LINK (CONT)
NOTE
Removal procedures for the eight steerable bogie connecting links are the same
except for #5 bogie. Make sure the steering plate is set for a one-half left turn or
there will not be enough room, between the #5 steering plate and platform steering
cylinders, to remove the steering plate connecting link bolt.
7.
Remove special pin (18) from slotted nut (19). Using a 3/4-inch ratchet, 1-1/8-inch socket, and 1-1/8-inch
combination wrench, remove slotted nut (19) and capscrew (20) from upper suspension arm (4) and steerable
connecting link (21).
8.
Using a prybar, pry end of connecting link (21) up and out of linkage attaching point on upper suspension arm (4).
9.
Remove cotter pin (22) from slotted nut (23). Using a 3/4-inch ratchet, 1-1/8-inch socket, and 1-1/8-inch
combination wrench, remove slotted nut (23) and capscrew (24) from connecting link (21) and steering plate (25).
Discard cotter pin.
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