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

TECHNICAL MANUAL; MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT, VOLUME 1 OF 3

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Engine Maintenance Instructions (Cont)

3-3. ENGINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (CONT).

b. Installation.

WARNING

Keep out from under engine when

lifting into vehicle. If engine slips,

sways, or falls, serious injury or death

may result.

CAUTION

Install lifting hooks facing outward.

Before lifting engine completely off

supports, test by lifting slightly to see

if balanced. If engine starts to tilt,

lower and adjust chain lengths.

Unbalanced engine can swing causing

damage.

Make sure hoses and wires are secured

and moved out of the way when

installing engine so they do not

snag and cause damage.

NOTE

Attach chain with lifting hooks facing out and with front leg under exhaust pipe.

(1) Install 39-in. (1 m) lifting chain on two side lifting brackets (1).

(2) Install 37-in. (94 cm) chain on forward lifting bracket (2).

(3) Soldier A operates lifting device and lifts engine (3) slightly, while Soldier B checks that engine is

balanced.

CAUTION

Make sure engine is centered to prevent damage to bell-housing.

(4) Soldier A operates lifting device and positions engine (3) in vehicle, while Soldier B and Soldier C

guide engine.

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