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

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

(2)

Install other end of drag link (2) in steering

arm (6).

NOTE

If cotter pin cannot be installed because slot does

not line up with cotter pin hole, tighten nut until

alinement permits cotter pin to be installed.

(3)

Install nut (7) and tighten to 165 to

180 lb-ft (224 to 244 N•m).

(4)

Install cotter pin (8).

(5)

Tighten two clamps (9) on front drag

link (2).

(6)

Install two lubrication fittings (10) on drag

link (2).

g.

Follow-on Maintenance.

(1)

Lubricate drag link (LO 9-2320-279-12).

(2)

Notify Direct Support that front wheel

alinement is required.

END OF TASK

13-5.

FRONT AND REAR TIE RODS REMOVAL/REPAlR/lNSTALLATlON.

This

task covers:

a. Removal

b. Disassembly

c. Cleaning/Inspection

d. Assembly

e. Installation

f. Follow-on Maintenance

INITIAL SETUP

Models

All

Test Equipment

None

Special Tools

None

Supplies

Grease, automotive and artillery,

Item 23, Appendix C

Personnel Required

MOS 63S, Heavy wheel vehicle mechanic

References

None

Equipment Condition

TM or Para

Condition Description

TM 9-2320-279-10 Shut off engine.

Vehicle parked with

wheels pointing straight

ahead on flat, level, hard

surface.

Tire pressure adjusted to

equal pressure in front

tires.

Special Environmental Conditions

None

General Safety Instructions

Wheels chocked.

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