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

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

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Mark position of clamps and

brackets before removal.

d.

M978 Tanker Maintenance Instructions (Cont)

c. Typical Clamp and Bracket Removal.

NOTE

Some piping sections on the

M978 tanker are held in place

by brackets and clamps.

Brackets on pump module

grating are installed with

screws, mounting brackets,

and locknuts. Brackets

installed on sheet metal, hard

lift points, and frame are

weldments and not

removable.

All clamps and non-weldment

brackets are removed the

same way and, depending on

location, may require two

soldiers to remove.

(1)

Remove two locknuts (1), plate (2), and U-bolt (3) from bracket (4) and pipe (5).

(2)

Remove screw (6), mounting bracket (7), locknut (8), and bracket (4) from grating (9)

Typical Clamp and Bracket Installation.

NOTE

All clamps and non-weldment brackets are installed the same way.

(1)

Install bracket (4) on grating (9) with screw (6), mounting bracket (7), and locknut (8).

(2)

Install pipe (5) on bracket (4) with U-bolt (3), plate (2), and two locknuts (1).

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