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)

(6)

Remove two nuts (3), lockwashers (4), and screws (5).

(7)

Push lateral torque rod (6) up and remove bracket (7).

NOTE

Spacers are 1/8-in. (3 mm) thick.

(6)

Add spacers (8) if (A) is larger than (B). Remove spacers (8) if(B) is larger than (A). Distance (A)

must come within 1/4 in. (6 mm) of distance (B).

(9)

Install bracket (7), lateral torque rod (6), two screws (5), lockwashers (4), and nuts (3). Tighten

nuts finger-tight.

(10)

Repeat steps (3) through (5).

(11)

Tighten nuts (3) to 95 to 130 lb-ft (129 to 176 N•m).

NOTE

Procedure is the same for both front axles except lateral torque rod attaches to

right side frame rail on axle No. 2.

(12)

Repeat steps (3) through

(11)

for axle NO. 2.

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