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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TM 9-2320-279-34-2
Steering System Maintenance Instructions (Cont)
12-5.
STEERNG GEAR AND PITMAN ARM REMOVAL/REPAlR/INSTALLATION
(31)
Install output shaft (5) in housing (2).
(32)
Install preformed packing (30).
(33)
Install housing cover (4) with eight
lockwashers (31) and screws (32). Tighten
screws to 55 lb-ft (74 N•m).
WARNING
Adhesives, solvents, and sealing compounds can burn
easily, can give off harmful vapors, and are harmful to skin
and clothing. To avoid injury or death, keep away from
open fire and use in well-ventilated area. If adhesive,
solvent, or sealing compound gets on skin or clothing, wash
immediately with soap and water.
(34)
Coat threads of two straight fittings (33), two
elbows (34), and one pipe plug (35) with pipe
thread sealing compound and install.
f.
Installation.
CAUTION
Mating surfaces of bracket and steering gear must be free
of paint and oil. If surfaces are not prepared correctly,
steering gear could loosen from bracket causing damage to
bracket and steering gear.
(1)
Install bracket (1) on steering gear (2) with eight
screws (3) and lockwashers (4). Tighten screws to
155 lb-ft (210 N•m).
WARNING
Adhesives, solvents, and sealing compounds can burn
easily, can give off harmful vapors, and are harmful to
skin and clothing. To avoid injury or death, keep away
from open fire and use in well-ventilated area. If
adhesive, solvent, or sealing compound gets on skin or
clothing, wash immediately with soap and water.
(2)
Coat threads and underside of nut (5) and
splines of pitman arm (6) with antiseize
compound.
(3)
Aline matchmarks on pitman arm (6) and
steering gear shaft (7).
(4)
Install pitman arm (6) and nut (5). Tighten nut
(5)
Install lock screw (8). Tighten screw to 12 to 15
12-30
Change 2
to 675 lb-ft (915 N•m).
lb-ft (16 to 20 N•m).
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