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)

d. Assembly.

NOTE

Right and left side drag link ends

are installed the same way.

(2)

Install clamp (1) on drag link (2)

with screw (3) and nut (4). Do

not tighten nut.

(2)

Coat threads of drag link end (5) with antiseize compound.

(3)

Install drag link end (5) in drag link (2).

(4)

Tighten nut (4).

(5)

Install boot (6) on drag link end (5).

e. Adjustment.

(1)

Loosen clamps (1).

(2) Adjust socket ends of front

drag link (2). Do not tighten

two clamps at this time.

f. Installation.

(2)

Spread slot in pitman arm (1) and install

one end of drag link (2). Install

screw (3), lockwasher (4), and nut (5)

and tighten to 70 to 80 lb-ft (95 to

108 N•m).

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