TM-9-2320-279-20-2

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

TECHNICAL MANUAL; MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS; ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE, VOLUME 2 OF 3

TM-9-2320-279-20-2 - Page 326 of 938

TM 9-2320-279-20-2

Steering System Maintenance Instructions (Cont)

13-3. STEERING LINKAGE AND UNIVERSAL JOINT

REMOVAL/REPAIR/INSTALLATION/ADJUSTMENT (CONT).

NOTE

Check to see that wheels are

straight before performing

step

(7).

(7)

(8)

(9)

Install yoke (13) on shaft (6)

with screw (14) and

nut (13). Tighten to 35 to

40 lb-ft (48 to 54 N•m).

Install yoke (16) on steering

gear (17) with screw (18)

and nut (19). Tighten to 35

to 40 lb-ft (48 to 54 N•m).

Lubricate steering column

linkage (LO 9-2320-279-12).

e. Adjustment.

(1)

Push down and turn horn button (1)

counterclockwise 1:3 of a turn.

(2)

Remove horn button (1), spring plate (2),

and spring (3) from steering wheel (4).

13-10