TM-9-2320-279-34-1

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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Axles No. 1 and No. 2 Maintenance Instructions (Cont)

9-13. BALL SOCKET REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (CONT).

(18)

Install end plate (22) and two screws (23) on upper axle

ball trunnion (12). Tighten screws to 40 lb-ft (54 N·m).

NOTE

Steps

(19)

through

(25)

are

for left ball socket only.

Install same number and

thickness of shims as

removed.

(19)

Install shims (24) on four

studs (6).

NOTE

Install steering arm with

flange side down.

(20)

Install steering arm (25) on

studs (6).

(21)

Install four dowel pins (26)

in studs (6).

(22)

(23)

(24)

(25)

Secure steering arm (25) with

four lockwashers (27) and

nuts (28).

Tighten nuts (28) to 35 to 40 lb-ft

(47 to 54 N·m).

Install grease fitting (29).

Lubricate upper bearing at

grease fitting (29).

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