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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15-5. TORQUE

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Suspension Maintenance Instructions (Cont)

NOTE

Install plastic cable ties or clamps to secure hoses to torque rods.

(8)

Position torque rod (6.2) on No. 2 axle (7) and aline torque rod and bracket (8) with holes in

crossmember (9).

(9)

Lubricate two screws (10) with oil and install screws, two washers (11), two spacers (12), two

washers (13), and two locknuts (14) on axle end of torque rod (6.2). Do not tighten.

NOTE

Screw used with twist bracket is longer.

Some vehicles have removeable spacers in crossmember. Reinstall spacers if

removed.

(10)

Lubricate two screws (16 and 16.1) with oil and install screws, two washers (17), twist

bracket (17.11, bracket (8), plate (19), two washers (20), and two locknuts (21).

(11)

Tighten locknuts (14 and 21) to 170 lb-ft (231 Nom).

c.

Follow-on Maintenance.

Remove jackstand from under differential input shaft.

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