TM-9-2320-279-20-1
M977 SERIES, 8x8 HEAVY EXPANDED MOBILITY TACTICAL TRUCKS (HEMTT)
TECHNICAL MANUAL; MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS; ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE, VOLUME 1 OF 3
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TM 9-2320-279-20-1
Table 2-1. Unit Level Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services
Item
Interval
Item To Be
No.
Inspected
Procedure
Not Mission
Capable If:
19
Semi-
Main Steer-
Annual
ing Gear
torque. Tighten nuts to 165 to 180 lb-ft (224
Check tie rod and drag links for proper
c. Nuts will not torque
to 244 N•m).
to 165 to 180 lb-ft (224
Continued
to 244 N•m).
d.
Check tie rod adjustment. Measure left
side tie rod to walking beam minimum
d. Minimum clearance
clearance. Measure right side tie rod to
is not 2” to 2-1/8”.
walking beam minimum clearance. Mini-
mum clearance between 2” to 2-1/8” indi-
cates proper adjustment. If minimum clear-
ance is not 2” to 2-1/8”, readjust (paragraph
13-5).
Check steering gear adjustment holes
for dirt and rust. Clean holes and fill with
grease.
2-20
Change 3
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