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)

12-6. SLAVE STEERING GEAR AND PITMAN ARM REMOVAL/REPAIR/iNSTALLATION.

This task covers:

a. Removal

e, Assembly

b. Disassembly

f. Installation

c. Cleaning/Inspection

g. Follow-on Maintenance

d. Repair

INITIAL SETUP

Models

Personnel Required

All

MOS 63W, Wheel vehicle repairer (2)

Test Equipment

References

None

None

Special Tools

Equipment Condition

None

TM or Para

Condition Description

Supplies

TM 9-2320-279-10 Shut off engine.

Compound, antiseize, high temperature,

TM 9-2320-279-10 Engine side panel removed.

Item 17, Appendix C

LO 9-2320-279-12 Hydraulic system drained.

Compound, sealing, pipe thread, Item

29,

Appendix C

Special Environmental Conditions

Grease, automotive and artillery, Item 34,

None

Appendix C

General Safety Instructions

Oil, lubricating, Item 46, Appendix C

None

Solvent, dry cleaning, Item 57, Appendix C

Level of Maintenance

Direct Support

a. Removal.

(1) Remove nut (1), lockwasher (2), and

screw (3).

(2) Remove intergear link (4) from pitman

arm (5).

(3) Remove nut (6), lockwasher (7), and

screw (8).

NOTE

Steering may have to be turned for

clearance to remove intergear link.

(4) Remove drag link (9) from pitman

arm (5).

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