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

Frame Maintenance Instructions (Cont)

13-19. REAR TANDEM GUSSETS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (M977, M985, M985E1, M978)

(CONT).

e. Lower Right Gusset Removal.

NOTE

Remove and install hose brackets, and plastic cables ties as required.

Mark location of screws before removing.

(1) Remove two locknuts (1), screws (2), and No. 3 axle stops (3).

(2) soldier A and soldier B remove 17 locknuts (4) and screws (5).

(3) Remove two locknuts (6) and screws (7).

(4) Remove locknut (8) and screw (9).

(5) Remove lower right gusset (10) and two spacers (11 and 12).

f. Lower

Right Gusset Installation.

(1)

Soldier A and Soldier B install lower right gusset (10), 17 screws (5), and locknuts (4).

(2) Install spacer (12) two screws (7), and locknuts (6).

(3) Install spacer (11), screw (9), and locknut (8).

(4) Install No. 3 axle stop (3), two screws (2), and locknuts (1).

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