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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)

17-39. OUTRIGGER EXTENSION CYLINDER REPAIR (CONT).

(6)

Remove two guide rings (11) and

seal (12).

(7) Remove piston (13) from rod (4) and

preformed packing (14).

b. Cleaning/Inspection.

WARNING

Adhesives, solvents, and sealing

compounds can burn easily, can give off

harmful vapors, and are harmful to skin

and clothing. To avoid injury or death,

keep away from open fire and use in

well-ventilated area. If adhesive, solvent,

or sealing compound gets on skin or

clothing, wash immediately with soap and

water.

(1)

Clean all metal parts in dry cleaning

solvent.

(2)

Inspect each part for damage.

(3)

Replace damaged parts.

c. Assembly.

NOTE

Left and right cylinder ends are assembled

the same way.

(1)

Install preformed packing (1) on rod (2).

WARNING

Adhesives, solvents, and sealing

compounds can burn easily, can give off

harmful vapors, and are harmful to skin

and clothing. To avoid injury or death,

keep away from open fire and use in

well-ventilated area. If adhesive, solvent,

or sealing compound gets on skin or

clothing, wash immediately with soap and

water.

(2)

Apply sealing and thread locking compound and install piston (3).

NOTE

Groove in guide rings face away from seal.

(3)

Install seal (4) and two guide rings (5).

17-170.8