TM-9-2320-428-10

TRUCK, CARGO, 8X8, M977

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL

JUNE 2009

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REMOVE SPARE WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY - Continued

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Figure 8.

8.

Turn lever (12) counterclockwise.

9.

Remove lever (12) and holddown plate (13). Set aside lever (12) and holddown plate

(13) for later use.

NOTE

Stand on passenger side front fender to operate tire davit winch while

other assistant stands on ground near second axle to guide wheel and

tire assembly down.

10.

Turn hand crank (5) clockwise to lift spare wheel and tire assembly (2) just above

carrier (14).

11.

Swing hoist arm (15) so spare wheel and tire assembly (2) is clear of vehicle, while

assistant pulls on tie down strap (10) to guide spare wheel and tire assembly out of

carrier (14).

12.

Turn hand crank (5) counterclockwise to lower spare wheel and tire assembly (2) to

ground, while assistant holds spare wheel and tire assembly (2) steady with tie down

strap (10).

13.

Remove tie down strap (10).

14.

Push spare wheel and tire assembly (2) against vehicle.

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