TM 9--2520--215--34
0039 00--18
STEER CLUTCH HOUSING ASSEMBLY REPAIR – CONTINUED
0039 00
ASSEMBLY – Continued
WARNING
Use tongs or gloves to prevent injury when handling chilled parts or dry ice.
NOTE
Chill new spindles in dry ice at least one hour before installation.
14. Remove steel tube and start a chilled pinion spindle (37), plugged end up, into carrier assembly (5). Align lock
ball pocket (51) with lock ball groove (52) in carrier assembly (5).
15. Place lock ball (39) into spindle pocket (51). Press spindle (37) into carrier (5) until flush using press ram and
pressing tool.
16. Stake carrier (5) against spindle end by center punching 10--12 points in circle approximately 1/16 inch outside
spindle (37) bore. Peening approximately 30 percent of bore circumference is also acceptable.
17. Repeat steps 1 through 7 for remaining pinion and spindle assemblies.
18. Install any minor parts (plugs, lifting eyes, or bolts) into steer clutch housing.
5
37
39
52
51
