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)

14-5. EQUALIZER BEAM ASSEMBLY (FRONT TANDEM) REMOVAL/REPAIR/iNSTALLATION

(CONT).

d. Assembly.

(1)

Lubricate two beam end bushings (1), beam

(2)

(3)

(4)

center bushing (2), and three bores in

equalizer beam (3) with grease.

Use end bushing installer and press two

beam end bushings (1) into equalizer

beam (3) so bushings are centered in beam.

Use center bushing installer and press

beam center bushing (2) into equalizer

beam (3) so that closed end extends

2 1/2 in. (63.5 mm) from straight side of

equalizer beam.

Coat both ends of beam center bushing (2)

with rust preventive.

e. Installation.

(1)

Apply rust preventive to both ends of

center cross tube (1).

(2) Soldier A and Soldier B install two

equalizer beams (2) on center cross

tube (l).

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