TM 9-2330-383-14&P
4-27. TOWBAR PIVOT (CONT)
c. Install towbar pivot (1) and insert pin without bushing through housing and
towbar pivot.
CAUTION
Do not damage brass couplings.
d. Aline and install four bolts in air bags and reconnect air lines.
e. Lower trailer and reconnect lower ends of both front shock absorbers (para.
f. Reconnect leveling valve rods at both front leveling valves (para. 4-40).
g. Install towbar (para. 4-38).
h. Install tie rods (para. 4-28).
i. Lubricate in accordance with paragraphs 3-1 and 3-2.
END OF TASK
4-28. TIE RODS
This task covers: a. Removal b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
Materials/Parts
General mechanics tool kit
Clamp (4)
Nut (4)
Cotter pin (4)
Nut (4)
NOTE
There are two tie rods, which will be referred to in this procedure as
the short tie rod (1) and the long tie rod (2).
REMOVAL
a. Loosen, but do not remove, nuts (3) and holding clamps (4) on short tie rod
(1).
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