TM-9-2320-279-10-2

M977 SERIES, 8x8 HEAVY EXPANDED MOBILITY TACTICAL TRUCKS (HEMTT)

OPERATOR’S MANUAL VOLUME 2 OF 2

DECEMBER 1998

CHANGE 3

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Preparation for Transport and Operation (Cont)

E-13. EQUIPMENT BODY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.

a. Removal.

CAUTION

Proper procedures must be followed closely when

removing the equipment body or damage to vehicle may

occur.

NOTE

Removal of equipment body is a two-soldier task.

During removal of equipment body, store all

hardware removed in stowage compartments.

Rotate fairlead/tensioner as required to gain access to

nuts and screws.

(1)

Lower tensioner to operating position (para 2-65a).

(2)

Remove four nuts (1), screws (2), and plate (3).

(3)

Remove two rollers (4).

CAUTION

When removing shaft and block, keep upright to

prevent loosening or losing order of flatwashers on

shaft. Mixup of flatwashers during assembly will cause

damage to equipment.

(4)

Remove shaft and block (5).

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