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

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Maintenance instructions (Cont)

13-23. REAR CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/lNSTALLATlON (M978).

This task covers:

a. Removal

c. Follow-on Maintenance

b. Installation

INITIAL SET UP

Models

M978

Test Equipment

None

Special Tools

None

Supplies

None

Personnel Required

MOS 63W, Wheel vehicle repairer (2)

References

None

Equipment Condition

TM or Para

Condition Description

TM 9-2320-279-20 Rear composite light

assemblies removed.

Special Environmental Conditions

None

General

Safety Instructions

None

Level

of

Maintenance

Direct Support

a. Removal.

WARNING

Fuel is very flammable and can explode easily. To avoid serious injury or death,

keep fuel away from open fire and keep fire extinguisher within easy reach when

working with fuel. Do not work on fuel system when engine is hot. Fuel can be

ignited by hot engine. When working with fuel, post signs that read NO

SMOKING WITHIN 50 FEET of vehicle.

NOTE

M978 vehicles without self-recovery winch do not have rear cable guide. Do

step (1) for vehicles without self-recovery winch. Do step

(2)

for vehicles with

self-recovery winch.

(1)

Remove four nuts (1) and screws (2).

(2) Remove four nuts (1), screws (2), and rear cable guide (3).

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