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 118 of 951
3-53. MUFFLER SUPPORT BRACKET MAINTENANCE
This task covers:
a. Removal
c. Assembly
b. Disassembly
d. Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
General mechanic’s tool kit:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
Materials/Parts
Four locknuts (Appendix G, Item 128)
Manual References
TM 9-2320-280-24P
Equipment Condition
• Muffler and insulator removed (all models except
M1123 and “A2” series vehicles) (para. 3-48).
• Muffler and catalytic converter removed (M1123
and “A2” vehicles only) (para. 3-49).
TM 9-2320-280-20-2
3-96
Change 3
NOTE
Hold bolt heads on transfer case secure to prevent changing
torque or damaging transfer case seal.
Remove two locknuts (1), washers (2), and support bracket assembly (3) from transfer case (4). Discard
locknuts (1).
1.
Remove two locknuts (9), washers (8), capscrews (5), washers (6), mounting bracket (11), and
washers (6) from support plate (10). Discard locknuts (9).
2.
Remove two insulators (7) from mounting plate (11).
1.
Install two insulators (7) in mounting bracket (11).
2.
Install two washers (6) between mounting bracket (11) and support plate (10) with two washers (6),
capscrews (5), washers (8), and locknuts (9). Tighten locknuts (9) to 15 lb-ft (20 N
•
m).
NOTE
Hold bolt heads on transfer case secure to prevent changing
torque or damaging transfer case seal.
Install support bracket assembly (3) to transfer case (4) with two washers (2) and locknuts (1). Tighten
locknuts (1) to 15 lb-ft (20 N
•
m).
d. Installation
c. Assembly
b. Disassembly
a. Removal
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