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

b. Installation

c. Follow-on Maintenance

INITIAL SETUP

Models

All

Test Equipment

None

Special Tools

None

Supplies

Oil, lubricating, Item 47, Appendix C

Tags, identification, Item 60, Appendix C

Personnel Required

MOS

63W, Wheel vehicle repairer

References

None

Equipment Condition

TM or Para

Condition Description

TM

9-2320-279-10 Shut off engine.

Special Environmental Conditions

None

General Safety Instructions

None

Level of Maintenance

Direct Support

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

There are two methods of attaching hoses to the front lateral torque rod. DO step (1)

for method A. Do step

(1.1)

for method B.

(1)

Remove two nuts (1), lockwashers (2), screws (3), washer (3.1), hose clips (4), and clamp (5).

(1.1)

Remove four nuts (5.1), lockwashers (5.2), two hose clips (5.3), and clamps (5.4).

Change 2

14-11