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

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(11)

(12)

Steering System

Soldier A turns steering wheel

full right while Soldier B checks

gap between walking beam (4)

and tire (5) of No. 1 axle. Gap

should measure 1/4 in. (6 mm).

Soldier A releases steering

wheel while Soldier B adjusts

bottom plunger (6) to

decrease pap or increase gap.

Soldier A-turns steering wheel

straight then back to full right

while Soldier B checks gap

between walking beam (4) and

tire (5) of No. 1 axle.

Repeat steps (6) through (8)

until measurement is correct.

Apply grease to outside of

plunger (6).

Shut off engine

Maintenance Instructions (Cont)

(TM 9-2320-279-10).

b. Follow-on Maintenance.

None.

END OF TASK

12-9. STEERING TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT.

This task covers:

a. Adjustment

b. Follow-on Maintenance

INITIAL SETUP

Models

All

Test Equipment

None

Special Tools

None

Supplies

None

Personnel Required

MOS 63W, Wheel vehicle repairer (2)

References

None

Equipment Condition

TM or Para

Condition Description

None

Special Environmental Conditions

None

General Safety Instructions

None

Level

of

Maintenance

Direct support

Change 2

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