TM-9-2320-430-10

TRUCK, TRACTOR, 8X8, M983

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL

JUNE 2009

TM-9-2320-430-10 - Page 117 of 868

TRANSFER CASE - Continued

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Figure 3.

The transfer case has two gear ratios (high and low) and neutral. The vehicle must be

stopped before the transfer case can be shifted between ranges because the gears are not

synchronized.

Engagement of the transfer case in low range will automatically engage the drivetrain to the

front axles.

TANDEM AXLES AND SUSPENSION

Front and rear tandem axles (1) are single reduction, full floating axle shaft type.

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Figure 4.

The front tandem provides steering

The rear tandem is non-steering.

Both front and rear tandems are equipped with wheel differentials and inter-axle

differentials.

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