TM 5-3805-262-34
3-14. STEERING GEAR MAINTENANCE
This task covers disassembly, cleaning, inspection, repair, and reassembly of
steering gear.
TOOLS: No. 1 Common Organizational Maintenance Tool Kit
Safety glasses
Hand hammer, 16 ounces
Screwdriver
Torque wrench. 1/2 inch drive
Socket head screw key set
Slip joint pliers
Vise
Vise jaw caps
Automotive Mechanic-s Tool Kit
Drive pin punch, 1/8 inch point
Socket wrench set, 1/2 inch drive
Thickness gage
Centering spring tool (FSCM 45225 PN
Hydraulic press
Sleeve or rod
Wood blocks, two, 2 by 4 by 6 inches
CAS-1239)
Screw, 8-32 by 1-3/4 inches long (FSCM 10988 PN 169-140)
MATERIALS/PARTS: Cleaning solvent P-D-680 (Appendix C, item 2)
Abrasive cloth (Appendix C, item 8)
Lubricating oil (Appendix C, item 15)
Oil-soluble grease (Appendix C, item 26)
Seal kit (FSCM 96151 PN 64418)
REFERENCE: TM 5-3805-262-20
NOTE
PRELIMINARY PROCEDURE: Hoses, lines, and fittings disconnected from
steering gear, steering wheel removed, turn signal switch removed, and
transmission control lever and mounting bracket removed (refer to TM
5-3805-262-20).
REMOVAL (SHEET 1 OF 2)
a.
If not already removed, remove two
screws then slide cover from steering
column. Position cover out of the way.
b.
Remove two capscrews (1), washers (2),
nuts (3), and lock washers (4).
c*
Pull support bearing (5) from steering
column.
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