TM 5-3805-254-34
12-8. STEERING KNUCKLE MAINTENANCE (Con’t).
e. INSTALLATION
NOTE
Perform following steps for left or right steering knuckle.
1.
Place bearing (20) and steering knuckle (3) into position on axle (17) and aline holes.
2.
Using hydraulic jack placed under steering knuckle (3), raise steering Knuckle upward.
3.
Check clearance between top of axle (17) and steering knuckle (3). Clearance should be 0.015 in. (0.381 mm).
Add shim(s) (19) in various thicknesses between top of axle and steering knuckle, as necessary, until proper
clearance is obtained.
TA704064
12-55
