TM-9-2320-279-34-3

M977 SERIES, 8x8 HEAVY EXPANDED MOBILITY TACTICAL TRUCKS (HEMTT)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT, VOLUME 3 OF 3

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M977, M985, and M984E1 Crane Maintenance Instructions (Cont)

17-16.1. LIFT CYLINDER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (M984E1) (CONT).

a.

Removal.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Right and left cylinders are removed the same. Steps (1) and (2) must be done

before removing left cylinder.

Remove two screws (1), spacers (2), and two clamp halves (3).

Disconnect hydraulic line (4) and move to clear cylinder (5).

Attach suitable lifting device to cylinder (5).

Remove screw (6), washer (7), lockpin (8), spacer (9),

and pin (10).

Start engine and retract lift cylinder

(TM 9-2320-279-10).

17-78.2