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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Steering System Maintenance Instructions (Cont)

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

(17) Install piston (17) in housing (2).

(18) Install preformed packing (18)

and cylinder head (19) on

housing (2).

(29) Install 10 lockwashers (20) and screws (21). Tighten screws to 20 lb-ft (27 N•m).

(20) Install preformed packing (22) on valve (23).

(21) Install valve (23) and turn six turns.

(22) Install preformed packing (24) in housing (2).

(23) Apply grease to preformed packing (24).

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