TM 9-2330-381-14
4-84. GOOSENECK ISOLATION VALVE ASSEMBLY (CONT)
2.
Inspect all manual control levers, steering tie rod assembly, rigid connecting link assembly, and all associated
parts for cracks, wear, bent levers, and cracked or broken rod end clevis. If any parts are found defective, replace
as required.
WARNING
Compressed air used for cleaning/drying can create airborne particles that can
injure the eyes. Always wear eye protection. Pressure must not exceed 30 psi
(207 kPa) or injury to personnel may result.
3.
Inspect openings in ball valves for foreign objects, dirt, and clogged passageways. Use compressed air to clear
clogged passageways.
4.
Inspect all hydraulic tubes removed for kinks, pin hole leaks, pitted and split flares, and clogged passageways.
Use compressed air to clear clogged passageways. Replace any defective tubes.
5.
Pour clean hydraulic fluid into ball valves to flush out contaminants.
ASSEMBLY
1.
Install jam nut (10) onto steering tie rod (8) and thread jam nut (10) all the way onto steering tie rod (8).
2.
Aline and install rod end clevis (9) onto steering tie rod (8) to same number of threads documented during
removal. Tighten jam nut (10) against rod end clevis (9) to secure in place.
3.
Install jam nut (7) onto steering tie rod (8) and thread jam nut (7) all the way onto steering tie rod (8).
4.
Aline and install rod end clevis (6) onto steering tie rod (8) to same number of threads documented during
removal. Tighten Jam nut (7) against rod end clevis (6) to secure in place.
5.
Install jam nut (5) onto steering tie rod (3) and thread jam nut (5) all the way onto steering tie rod (3).
6.
Aline and install rod end clevis (4) onto steering tie rod (3) to same number of threads documented during
removal. Tighten jam nut (5) against rod end clevis (4) to secure in place.
7.
Install jam nut (2) onto steering tie rod (3) and thread jam nut (2) all the way onto steering rod.
8.
Aline and install rod end clevis (1) onto steering tie rod (3) to same number of threads disconnected during
removal. Tighten jam nut (2) against rod end clevis (1) to secure in place.
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