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

Suspension Maintenance Instructions (Cont)

Section

III.

LATERAL TORQUE ROD AND EQUALIZER BEAMS

14-4. LATERAL TORQUE ROD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.

This task covers:

a. Removal

c. Follow-on Maintenance

b. Installation

INITIAL SETUP

Models

References

All

None

Test Equipment

Equipment Condition

None

TM or Para

Condition Description

Special Tools

TM 9-2320-279-10 Shut off engine.

None

Special Environmental Conditions

Supplies

None

Oil, lubricating, Item 47, Appendix C

Tags, identification, Item 60, Appendix C

General Safety Instructions

None

Personnel Required

MOS 63W, Wheel vehicle repairer

Level

qf

Maintenance

Direct Support

a.

Removal.

NOTE

There are three lateral torque rods. Front lateral torque rod is shown. Step

(1)

applies to front lateral torque rod only.

(1) Remove two screws (l), washers (2), clamps (3), lockwashers (4), and nuts (5).

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