TM-9-2320-280-20-2

TRUCK, UTILITY: M998 SERIES

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE; VOLUME 2 OF 3

JANUARY 1996

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9-11. REAR BUMPER INNER MOUNTING BRACKET REPLACEMENT

This task covers:

a. Removal

b. Installation

a. Removal

1.

Remove two locknuts (3), washers (4), capscrews (9), and washers (4) from bracket (7) and

rear bumper (1). Discard locknuts (3).

2.

Remove four locknuts (10), washers (6), capscrews (5), washers (6), spacer (8), and bracket (7)

from frame rail (2). Discard locknuts (10).

INITIAL SETUP:

Applicable Models

M996, M996A1, M997, M997A1, M997A2,

M1037, M1042, M1097, M1097A1, M1097A2

Tools

General mechanic’s tool kit:

automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)

Materials/Parts

Six locknuts (Appendix G, Item 81)

Manual References

TM 9-2320-280-24P

b. Installation

1.

Install spacer (8) and bracket (7) on frame rail (2) with four washers (6), capscrews (5), washers (6),

and locknuts (10). Tighten capscrews (5) to 90 lb-ft (122 N

•

m).

2.

Install bracket (7) on rear bumper (1) with two washers (4), capscrews (9), washers (4), and

locknuts (3). Tighten locknuts (3) to 90 lb-ft (122 N

•

m).

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NOTE

Ensure spacer on outer side of frame rail is in position before installing

spacer and bracket.