TM 5-3805-254-34
12-8. STEERING KNUCKLE MAINTENANCE
This Task Covers:
a. Removal
d. Assembly
b. Disassembly
e. Installation
c. Cleaning and Inspection
Initial Setup:
Equipment Conditions:
Front wheel removed (see TM 5-3805-254-20).
Front hub, brakedrum, and wheel bearings
removed (see TM 5-3805-254-20).
Front brakeshoes removed (see TM 5-3805-254-
20).
Left front wheel to front brake limiting and
quickrelease valve hoses removed (see TM 5-
3805254-20) (left knuckle).
Right front wheel to front brake limiting and quick-
release valve hoses removed (see TM 5-
3805254-20) (right knuckle).
Front airbrake chambers removed (see TM 5-
3805254-20).
Front brake spider and dust shield removed (see
paragraph 10-1).
Tie-rod and drag link removed (see paragraphs
12-10 and 12-11).
Materials/Parts:
Grease (Item 10, Appendix B)
Dry cleaning solvent (Item 23, Appendix B)
One repair kit
Two cotter pins
Tools/Test Equipment:
General mechanic’s tool kit
Field automotive shop set
Personnel Required: Two
General Safety Instructions:
Dry cleaning solvent Is flammable and must not be
used near open flame. Use only in a well-
ventilated area.
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