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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Frame Maintenance Instructions (Cont)

13-15.1. Front INTERMEDIATE CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (M984E1)

(3)

Remove eight locknuts (7) and screws (8).

(4)

Remove right side lower and upper gussets (9 and 10).

(5)

Support crossmember (6).

NOTE

Some vehicles have quickedge on outer right side of crossmember. Do step

(6.1)

for

these vehicles.

(6)

Remove four locknuts (11), screws (12), and crossmember (6).

WARNING

When the four locknuts and screws are removed from the right side, both gussets

will be loose. If gussets fall from frame, personal injury could result.

(6.1)

If damaged, remove two quickedges (12.1) from crossmember (6).

(7)

Remove four locknuts (13), screws (14), and gussets (15 and 16).

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