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
Axles No. 3 and No. 4 Maintenance Instructions
(Cont)
10-5. AXLE HOUSING COVER, AXLE NO. 4 (AXLE MODELS 580 AND 650)
REMOVAL/REPAIR/iNSTALLATION (M984, M984E1) (CONT).
a. Removal.
(1)
Remove screw (1) and lockwasher (2).
(2)
Remove 11 nuts (3), lockwashers (4), and
cover (5).
(3)
Remove magnetic plug (6) and pipe
plug (7).
b. Cleaning/lnspection.
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,
(1)
Clean all metal parts with dry cleaning solvent.
Compressed air used for cleaning purposes will not exceed 30 psi (207 kPa). Use
only with effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment, goggles,
shield, and gloves.
(2)
Dry metal parts with compressed air.
(3)
Inspect metal parts for breaks, cracks, burrs, and sharp edges.
(4)
Inspect dowel pins and mounting studs for cracks, breaks, and damaged threads.
(5)
Replace all damaged parts.
c. Installation.
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.
(1)
Apply silicone adhesive-sealant to the housing and install cover (5) to housing (8) with
11 lockwashers (4) and nuts (3). Tighten nuts to 110 to 130 lb-ft (149 to 176 N•m).
(2)
Install screw (1) and lockwasher (2). Tighten screw to 75 to 85 lb-ft (101 to 115 N•m).
(3)
Install pipe plug (7) and magnetic plug (6).
d. Follow-on Maintenance.
Fill axle (LO 9-2320-279-12).
END OF TASK
10-12
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