TM-9-2320-280-20-2

TRUCK, UTILITY: M998 SERIES

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE; VOLUME 2 OF 3

JANUARY 1996

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TM 9-2320-280-20-2

9-12. TOWING PINTLE MAINTENANCE (Cont’d)

4.

Install front plate (26) and back plate (31) on front bumper (25) with four washers (32), capscrews (34),

washers (32), and locknuts (33). Tighten locknuts (33) to 90 lb-ft (122 N·m).

5.

Install towing pintle (27) with washer (29) and slotted nut (30).

6.

Tighten slotted nut (30) until towing pintle (27) is tight. Back off nut (30) until towing pintle (27)

rotates freely and hole in towing pintle (27) shaft aligns with slot in nut (30). Install cotter pin (28).

OPTIONAL

FOLLOW-ON TASKS: Lubricate rear-mounted towing pintle (TM 9-2320-280-10).

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