M2/M3 BFV:
STEERING SYSTEM - OD1605 - LESSON 1/TASK 1
and has successfully completed his troubleshooting on the steering
system of this disabled vehicle.
d.
Conclusion. The previous steps were provided to familiarize the
unit maintenance mechanic with steering system troubleshooting for
the Bradley fighting vehicle.
Within the steps above, four repair
and replacement procedures were mentioned.
Knowledge of the unit
maintenance repair and replacement procedures is needed to properly
troubleshoot the Bradley fighting vehicle. These procedures will be
provided next.
5.
Steering System Maintenance
a.
General.
The steering system maintenance tasks described in
this paragraph are used by unit maintenance to repair and replace
steering control components.
The steering system repair and
replacement tasks that will be covered in this task are:
(1) Repair steering control link and bellcrank assembly.
(2) Replace steering shaft assembly.
(3) Replace steering control support bearing.
(4) Replace steering yoke assembly.
b.
Repair Steering Control Link and Bellcrank Assembly. This task
will cover the removal and installation procedures for the steering
control link and bellcrank assembly.
(1) Initial Setup.
(a) Tools. General mechanic's tool kit: automotive, 3/8 inch
drive socket wrench set, and 3/8 inch drive, 0 - 600 in-lb torque
wrench.
(b) Materials/Parts.
Two
self-locking
nuts
and
three
key
washers.
(c) Personnel
Required.
Bradley
fighting
vehicle
system
mechanic.
(d) Equipment Conditions.
Engine is stopped.
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