TM-9-2320-280-20-3
TRUCK, UTILITY: M998 SERIES
TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE; VOLUME 3 OF 3
JANUARY 1996
TM-9-2320-280-20-3 - Page 214 of 1168
10-105. “C” PILLAR REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS INSTALLATION
This task covers:
Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
General mechanic’s tool kit:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
Materials/Parts
Two brackets (Appendix D, Fig. D-89)
Two locknuts (Appendix G, Item 119)
Eight rivets (Appendix G, Item 256)
Manual Reference
TM 9-2320-280-10
TM 9-2320-280-24P
TM 43-0139
Equipment Condition
Soft top removed as required (TM 9-2320-280-10).
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Change 2
10-177
NOTE
• The following procedure can be performed to prevent fatigue
cracking of the “C” pillar mount brackets. Installation is at
commander’s discretion.
• For instructions on replacement of rivets, refer to para. 10-66.
1.
Using 0.187-inch drill bit, remove rivet (5) from wheelhousing (4).
2.
Scribe two reference lines (3) on “C” pillar (2).
3.
Align reinforcement bracket (1) with reference lines (3) on “C” pillar (2).
4.
Scribe hole location (5) on wheelhousing (4) onto reinforcement bracket (1).
5.
Using reinforcement bracket as template, drill four 0.187-inch diameter holes through
reinforcement bracket (1) and “C” pillar (2).
Remove bracket (1).
6.
Using 0.281-inch drill bit, enlarge hole (5) in wheelhousing (4).
7.
Using hole location marked in step 4, drill 0.281-inch diameter hole in reinforcement bracket (1).
8.
Spot paint reinforcement bracket (refer to TM 43-0139).
Installation
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