TM 5-5420-202-20-3
SHIFTING FORWARD CROSS TUBE REPLACEMENT (Sheet 4 of 4)
ADJUSTMENT:
NOTE
When adjusting clevises or rod ends,
make certain that threads on control
tubes extend past the "U" of the
clevis, or past the gage opening in
the rod end to ensure a positive grip.
Using two 9/16 inch wrenches and steel tape, adjust rod ends to the center-to-center
1.
distance measured and recorded in steps 3 and 4 of REMOVAL.
2.
Using torque wrench and crowfoot adapter,
tighten nuts (A) against each rod end
(B) to 16-18 lbs-ft (23-24 Nm).
INSTALLATION:
Position one rod end of tube (C) in lever
1.
(D).
2.
Using 9/16 inch wrench, install bolt
(E).
3.
Position other rod end of tube (C) in
bell crank (F).
4.
Using 9/16 inch wrench, install bolt
(G).
5.
Adjust shifting controls and linkages
6.
Remove blocks from tracks.
End of Task
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