DISASSEMBLY (cont) - TM-9-2320-285-24-20267

TM 9-2320-285-24-2

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STEERING SYSTEM MAINTENANCE (CONT)

d. Power Steering Gear (cont).

STEP

LOCATION

ITEM

ACTION

REMARKS

DISASSEMBLY (cont)

Rack piston

Lock washer

Unlock

Carefully pry flattened tab

(12)

(35)

of lock washer (35) from

face of locking screw (36)

Locking screw

Remove

From rack piston (12)

(36)

Lock washer

Remove and

(35)

discard

CAUTION

Do not remove the rack piston (12) until you are instructed to do so. The ball nut (38) must be taped to prevent

accidental disassembly of the ball return guides (37) and balls (39 and 40) before you remove the rack piston (12).

Rack piston

Rotate

Until teeth are positioned

(12)

downward

WARNING

Dry cleaning solvent (P-D-680), used to clean parts is toxic and flammable. Wear protective goggles and gloves and

use only in a well ventilated area. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothes and don't breathe vapors. Do not use

near open flame or excessive heat and don't smoke when using it. Failure to do so could cause serious injury. If

you become dizzy while using cleaning solvent, get fresh air and medical attention immediately. If contact with skin

or clothes is made, flush with large amounts of water. If contact with eyes is made, wash eyes with water and obtain

medical aid immediately.

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