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

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TM 9-2320-279-20-2

Steering System Maintenance Instructions (Cont)

13-4. DRAG LINK REMOVAL/REPAIR/INSTALLATION (CONT).

b. Disassembly.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

NOTE

Right and left side drag link ends are removed the same way.

Remove boot (1) from drag link end (2).

Loosen nut (3).

Remove drag link end (2) from drag link (4).

Remove nut (3), screw (5), and

clamp (6) from drag link (4).

c.

Cleaning/lnspection.

WARNING

(1)

(2)

(3)

13-14

Adhesives, solvents, and sealing compounds can burn easily, can give off harmful

vapors, and are harmful to skin and clothing. To avoid injury or death, keep away

from open fire and use in well-ventilated area. If adhesive, solvent, or sealing

compound gets on skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water.

Clean all metal parts with dry cleaning solvent.

Inspect all threaded parts for crossed or stripped threads.

Replace all damaged parts.