TM-9-2320-279-34-2

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

TECHNICAL MANUAL; MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT, VOLUME 2 OF 3

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Stowing System Maintenance Instructions (Cont)

12-5. STEERING GEAR AND PITMAN ARM REMOVAL/REPAIR/INSTALLATION (CONT).

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Remove nut (9), lockwasher (10), screw (11), and front drag link end (12).

Steering gear and mounting bracket are heavy and could cause serious injury if

dropped.

Soldier A and Soldier B support steering gear (13) while Soldier C removes four nuts (14) and

screws (15).

Remove nut (16), screw (17), and washer (18).

Remove nut (19) and screw (20).

Soldier A and Soldier B lower steering gear (13) and bracket (21) to floor while Soldier C removes

intergear link end (8)

from pitman arm (22).

Clamp steering gear (13) in vise with soft jaws.

Make matchmarks on pitman arm (22) and steering gear shaft (23).

Remove lock screw (24) and nut (25).

Pull pitman arm (22) from steering gear shaft (23).