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M140 Tow Tractor Manual No. 46054
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CHAPTER 2 MAINTENANCE
3 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
AUGUST 31, 2008
6. Make adjustment at both ends. If correct, the steering arm will just clear
3.13.6 Setting Pitman Arm Stops
1. Turn the wheels with the steering wheel in one direction until the axle stop
bolt just contacts the axle pivot weldment. Do not force.
2. Turn the pitman arm adjuster bolt on the side where the pitman arm
contacts, so the travel is limited to this position. Lock stop bolt with jam nut.
3. Turn wheels in opposite direction and make the same adjustment as in step
2. above.
FIGURE 5. PITMAN ARM STOPS
3.14 DRAG LINK
The drag link is a rod that connects the steering gear unit pitman arm to the
left-hand front axle knuckle.
3.14.1 Removal
1. Remove cotter pins from ends of drag link.
2. Unscrew drag link plugs enough to free pitman arm and steering arm.
Remove drag link.
3.14.2 Installation
1. Position drag link so openings in ends engage balls on pitman arm and
steering arm.
3. Align holes in ends of drag link tube with holes in plugs and install cotter
pins to secure.
3.15 ALTERNATOR
The alternator requires no special care except to keep the drive belt properly
tensioned. It is not a user-repairable item.
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