TM 9-2330-381-14
4-55.
GOOSENECK STEERING CYLINDER (CONT)
CAUTION
Both ring spacers must be completely compressed and must uniformly
cover/expand over bearing of steering cylinder prior to tightening suspension
mandrel or there will not be enough clearance available for installation and
damage to equipment may result.
NOTE
Each ring spacer is actually made of two pieces that can be separated if not
handled carefully.
3.
Aline two ring spacers (23) over each end of suspension mandrel (24). Compress each ring spacer (23) flush
onto bearing of steering cylinder (1) and tighten adjusting bolt on suspension mandrel (24) to secure spacers in
place.
4.
Using two people and davit (6), maneuver steering cylinder (1) to a height even with cylinder mounts on both
steering column housing (22) and spare wheel carrier (13).
4-280 Change 2