TM 5-3810-305-23
0108
REMOVAL
NOTE
The following is a maintenance procedure for rear tie rod. The maintenance procedure for
front tie rod is identical.
1.
Measure and record distance between two tie rod ends (Figure 1, Item 6) to aid in installation.
2.
Loosen clamp assemblies (Figure 1, Item 7).
NOTE
Remove tie rod ends only if necessary.
3.
Remove cotter pins (Figure 1, Item 3) from tie rod ends (Figure 1, Item 6). Discard cotter pins.
4.
Remove tie rod end nuts (Figure 1, Item 2) from tie rod ends (Figure 1, Item 6).
5.
Separate tie rod ends (Figure 1, Item 6) from tie rod levers (Figure 1, Item 4).
6.
Remove dust shields (Figure 1, Item 5) from tie rod levers (Figure 1, Item 4).
7.
Unscrew tie rod ends (Figure 1, Item 6) from tie rod (Figure 1, Item 8).
8.
Remove clamp assemblies (Figure 1, Item 7) from tie rod (Figure 1, Item 8).
9.
Remove grease fittings (Figure 1, Item 1) from tie rod ends (Figure 1, Item 6).
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Figure 1. Tie Rod Assembly Removal.
END OF TASK
CLEANING
1.
Clean parts IAW General Maintenance Instructions (WP 0162).
2.
Clean parts and surfaces with cleaning compound solvent.
END OF TASK
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