TM 9-2330-381-14
4-55.
GOOSENECK STEERING CYLINDER (CONT)
6.
Remove nonmetallic seal (14) from sleeve bushing (12). Discard nonmetallic seal.
7.
Remove button-head screw (15) from pin assembly (16). Drive pin assembly (16) out of spare wheel carrier (13).
8.
Remove nonmetallic seal (14) from pin assembly (16). Discard nonmetallic seal.
9.
Remove screw (17), lockwasher (18), and rod end connector (19) from straight shouldered pin (20). Discard
lockwasher.
9.1
Remove self-locking nut (20.1), pin support (20.2), top clamp (20.3), and bolt (20.4).
10.
Remove lubrication fitting (21) from straight shouldered pin (20).
11.
Drive straight shouldered pin (20) from steering cylinder (1) and steering column housing (22).
NOTE
The steering cylinder may need to be compressed slightly to allow for removal.
12.
If necessary, remove caps from both ports on steering cylinder (1). Allow fluid to drain from cylinder into drain
pan and, using a crowbar, compress steering cylinder (1). Reinstall caps onto ports on steering cylinder (1).
NOTE
The two ring spacers may fall to the ground while steering cylinder is being
removed.
13.
Using two people and davit (6), maneuver steering cylinder (1) down and away from steering column housing (22)
and spare wheel carrier (13).
14.
Pick up or remove two ring spacers (23) from steering cylinder (1). Discard ring spacers.
15.
Continue lowering steering cylinder (1) down to the ground and remove strap (8).
INSPECTION
WARNING
Cleaning compound solvent is used to clean parts and is potentially dangerous to
personnel. Extinguish all smoking materials and do not allow sparks or open
flame near the work area. Use skin and eye protection and work in a well-
ventilated area.
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