TM 5-1940-322-24
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HYDROJET STEERING DEFLECTOR, ROD, AND PIVOT MAINTENANCE (Contd)
NOTE
Both hydrojet steering deflectors, rods, and pivots are replaced the
same way. This procedure covers the replacement of one steering
deflector, rod, and pivot.
Assistant will help with removal and installation.
REMOVAL
1.
Remove locknut (20), washer (19), screw (23), and washer (22) from pivot (21). Discard locknut (20).
2.
Slide rod (24) back and remove pivot (21) from ball socket (9).
3.
Remove two locknuts (10), washers (11), fiber washers (12), screws (15), and steering pivot (14) from
steering deflector (13). Discard locknuts (10).
4.
Remove steering deflector (13) and two fiber washers (17) from hydrojet nozzle (18).
5.
Remove locknut (6), washer (5), screw (2), and washer (3) from inboard steering lever (4). Discard
locknut (6).
6.
Remove inboard steering lever (4) from push rod (24) and push rod (24) from hydrojet housing (30)
and shaft seal (1).
7.
Remove two locknuts (28), washers (27), support bracket (29), and two fiber washers (26) from
studs (7). Discard locknuts (28).
INSPECTION
1.
For general cleaning and inspection instructions, refer to WP 0013 00.
2.
Inspect shaft seal (1) for leaking or damage. Replace if leaking or damaged (WP 0167 00).
NOTE
If bushing is being replaced, apply coat of silicone sealant to
bushing prior to installation.
3.
Inspect bushing (8), two bushings (16), and bushing (25) for damage. Replace if damaged
NOTE
If studs are being replaced, apply coat of sealing compound (272) to
threads of studs prior to installation.
4.
Inspect threads of studs (7) for damage, replace if damaged.
INSTALLATION
1.
Apply light coat of sealing compound (243) to threads of studs (7).
2.
Install two fiber washers (26), support bracket (29), two washers (27), and new locknuts (28) on
studs (7). Tighten locknuts (28) to 1314 lb-ft (1719 Nm).
3.
Apply light coat of GAA grease inside bushing (25) and shaft seal (1).
4.
Position push rod (24) through bushing (25) and shaft seal (1) into boat.
5.
Install inboard steering lever (4) on push rod (24) with washer (3), screw (2), washer (5), and new
locknut (6). Tighten locknut (6) to 2325 lb-ft (3134 Nm).
6.
Position two fiber washers (17) on mounting holes on hydrojet nozzle (18).
7.
Position steering deflector (13) over fiber washers (17).
8.
Position screw (15) and steering pivot (14) up on hydrojet nozzle (18) through fiber washers (17) and
steering deflector (13).
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