TM-9-2320-280-20-2

TRUCK, UTILITY: M998 SERIES

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE; VOLUME 2 OF 3

JANUARY 1996

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3-51. TAILPIPE HANGER REPLACEMENT

This task covers:

a. Removal

b. Installation

INITIAL SETUP:

Tools

General mechanic’s tool kit:

automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)

Materials/Parts

Six locknuts (Appendix G, Item 128)

Manual References

TM 9-2320-280-24P

General Safety Instructions

Do not touch hot exhaust system components with

bare hands.

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WARNING

Do not touch hot exhaust system components with bare hands.

Severe injury will result.

1.

Remove four locknuts (5), washers (4), capscrews (9), washers (4) two insulator reinforcement

plates (10) and insulator (8) from tailpipe hanger (6). Discard locknuts (5).

2.

Remove two locknuts (1), washers (2), capscrews (7), washers (2) and tailpipe hanger (6) from

frame (3). Discard locknuts (1).

1.

Install insulator (8) and insulator reinforcement plates (10) to tailpipe hanger (6) with four

washers (4), capscrews (9), washers (4), and locknuts (5).

2.

Install tailpipe hanger (6) to frame (3) with two washers (2), capscrews (7), washers (2), and

locknuts (1). Tighten capscrews (7) to 26 lb-ft (35 N

•

m).

b. Installation

a. Removal