TM-9-2320-280-20-2
TRUCK, UTILITY: M998 SERIES
TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE; VOLUME 2 OF 3
JANUARY 1996
TM-9-2320-280-20-2 - Page 100 of 951
3-42. ACCELERATOR LINKAGE MAINTENANCE
This task covers:
a. Removal
c. Installation
b. Inspection
d. Adjustment
1.
Remove cotter pin (15) and washer (16) and disconnect accelerator cable clevis (18) from
accelerator
pedal rod (14). Discard cotter pin (15).
2.
Remove hitch pin (1) and washer (2) and disconnect hand throttle clevis (3) from accelerator pedal
rod (14).
3.
Remove assembled locknut (19) and harness clamp (21) from lower capscrew (25). Discard
assembled locknut (19).
4.
Remove three locknuts (22), washers (23), capscrews (25), washers (23) and accelerator rod
retainers (24) from cowl (20). Discard locknuts (22).
NOTE
Bushing halves may detach from accelerator pedal rod during removal.
5.
Pull accelerator pedal rod (14) forward through gasket (5) in cowl (20) and remove accelerator pedal
rod (14).
6.
Remove accelerator rod retainers (24) and bushing halves (4) from accelerator pedal rod (14).
7.
Remove gasket (5) from cowl (20).
8.
Remove locknut (11), washer (12), capscrew (17), and accelerator cable clevis (18) from body
bracket (13). Discard locknut (11).
9.
Remove nut (10), capscrew (7), and clamps (6) and (9) from A-beam (8).
10.
Loosen two nuts (27) and disconnect accelerator cable (28) from engine bracket (31).
11.
Disconnect throttle return spring (29) from engine bracket (31).
12.
Remove accelerator cable clip (26) and accelerator cable (28) from injection pump throttle shaft (30).
a. Removal
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
General mechanic’s tool kit:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
Materials/Parts
Four locknuts (Appendix G, Item 70)
Cotter pin (Appendix G, Item 11)
Assembled locknut (Appendix G, Item 131)
Lubricating oil, seasonal grade of OE
(Appendix C, Item 32)
Personnel Required
One mechanic
One assistant
Manual References
TM 9-2320-280-10
TM 9-2320-280-24P
Equipment Condition
• Hood raised and secured (TM 9-2320-280-10).
• Engine access cover removed (para. 10-15).
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