TM 9-2330-381-14
2.
Using a hammer and brass drift, drive sleeve bushing (3) out of steering gear arm (4).
3.
Drive two sleeve bearings (5) out of steering gear arm (4).
4.
Remove two lubrication fittings (6) from steering gear arm (4).
INSPECTION
Inspect steering gear arm, kingpin, and related parts for corrosion, nicked surfaces, scored bearing surfaces, and any
breaks in casting. If corroded, clean with crocus cloth. If parts are found defective, replace as necessary.
ASSEMBLY
1.
Install two lubrication fittings (6) into steering gear arm (4).
2.
Apply antiseize compound to both interior and exterior of two sleeve bearings (5) and sleeve bushing (3).
3.
Drive two sleeve bearings (5) into steering gear arm (4).
NOTE
The slot, cut out in sleeve bushing, must be placed so that it faces aft when
installed into the steering gear arm. The position of the sleeve bushing slot
provides alinement for the kingpin.
4.
Aline slot in sleeve bushing (3) so that it is positioned aft in steering gear arm. Drive sleeve bushing (3), slot end
first with slot facing aft, into steering arm gear (4).
5.
Wrap a lifting strap (1) around steering gear arm (4) and attach each end of lifting strap (1) to hook on davit (2).
5-81
