MITER GEAR

TM 5-3810-307-24-1-1

MITER GEAR

DESCRIPTION

The miter gear is located at the front of the carrier. It

steering column at a 90 degree angle to the steering

is connected to the carrier steering column and the

gear. The miter gear is necessary because the

steering gear by relay shafts. The miter gear is used

distance and angles between the steering column

to transmit mechanical turning power from the

and the steering gear make a direct link impossible.

MAINTENANCE

NOTE

For more detailed information refer to the applicable SM package.

REMOVAL.

INSTALLATION.

Remove the bolt, nut, and washer securing the

Position the miter gear on the mounting

steering column relay shaft to the miter gear and

bracket and secure in place with the bolts, nuts, and

disconnect the shaft.

washers. Torque the bolts to 75 pounds-foot (102

Nm).

Remove the bolt, nut, and washer securing the

steering gear relay shaft to the miter gear and

Connect the relay shafts to the miter gear and

disconnect the shaft.

secure in place with the bolts, nuts, and washers.

Refer to RELAY SHAFT ALIGNMENT. Torque the

Remove the bolt, nuts, and washers securing

bolts to 35 pounds-foot (47 Nm).

the miter gear to the mounting bracket and remove

the miter gear.