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 203 of 951

4-5.1.

DISTRIBUTION BOX MAINTENANCE

4-12.2

Change 3

This task covers:

a. Removal

c. Installation

b. Inspection

INITIAL SETUP:

Tools

General mechanic’s tool kit:

automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)

Personnel Required

One mechanic

One assistant

Manual References

TM 9-2320-280-10

TM 9-2320-280-24P

Equipment Condition

• Battery ground cable disconnected (para. 4-73).

• Hood raised and secured (TM 9-2320-280-10).

CAUTION

The distribution box must be supported from inside the vehicle

during removal and installation, or damage to distribution box

may result.

1.

From inside the vehicle, disconnect body wiring harness cannon plug (3) from distribution box (4).

2.

Working under hood, disconnect engine wiring harness cannon plug (6) and glow plug wiring

harness cannon plug (7) from distribution box (4).

3.

Remove four screws (1) and distribution box (4) from cowl (2).

Inspect rivnuts (5) for damage. Replace rivnuts (5) if damaged (para. 10-66).

1.

From under hood, install distribution box (4) on cowl (2) with four screws (1). Tighten screws (1)

to 71 lb-in. (8 N

•

m).

2.

Connect body wiring harness cannon plug (3) to distribution box (4).

3.

Connect engine wiring harness cannon plug (6) to distribution box (4).

4.

Connect glow plug wiring harness cannon plug (7) to distribution box (4).

c. Installation

b. Inspection

a. Removal

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