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)

I 13-20. REAR TANDEM GUSSETS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (M983) (CONT).

a. Lower Left Gusset Removal.

NOTE

.

Remove hose brackets, clips, and plastic cable ties as required.

. Mark location of screws before removal.

(1)

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

(2) Soldier A and Soldier B remove 14 locknuts (4) and screws (5).

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

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

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

b. Lower Left Gusset Installation.

(1)

Soldier A and Soldier B install lower left gusset (10), 14 screws (5), and locknuts (4).

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

Install hose brackets, clips, and plastic cable ties as required.

(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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