TM 9-2330-381-14
5-17. STEERING PLATE
This task covers:
a. Removal
d. Inspection
g. Installation
b. Disassembly
e. Lubrication
c. Cleaning
f. Assembly
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
General mechanics tool kit, item 16, appx. B
Lifting device, overhead
Steel bar stock, 1" diameter, 24" long
Utility chains (2), item 9, appx. B
Spanner, adjustable hook, item 28, appx. B
The following tools can be found in field maintenance basic tool kit, item 14,
Crowbar
Extension light, 24 ft
Creeper, mechanic's
Measuring tape, 50 ft
Key, socket head screw, 1/2"
Torque wrench, 1/2" dr, 0-175 lb-ft
Transmission jack, hydraulic
Materials/Parts
Grease, item 12, appx. E
Lockwasher (6)
Wood pieces, scrap, 3/4-inch to 1-inch thick
Wood block, 12" x 12" x 24" (4)
Dry cleaning solvent, item 26, appx. E
Thread locking compound, item 21, appx. E
Antiseize compound, item 3, appx. E
Personnel Required:
3
Equipment Condition
Gooseneck lowered to lowest position, if uncoupled (para. 2-18)
Connecting links removed at affected bogies (para. 4-52)
Inner/inner wheels (streetside and curbside) removed from affected bogie (para. 3-9 and 3-10)
Platform adjusted to 50 inch (143 cm) height (para. 2-19)
Suspension isolation valves closed at four corner bogies (para 2-6)
Longitudinal struts removed at affected bogies (para. 4-53)
Air relay valve(s) in affected steering plate window removed (para. 4-49)
Platform steering cylinders removed (para. 4-54) (#5 bogie only)
Change 1 5-53
