TM-9-2320-280-20-3

TRUCK, UTILITY: M998 SERIES

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE; VOLUME 3 OF 3

JANUARY 1996

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11-14. CARGO SHELL DOOR WIRE HANDLE LOCK REPLACEMENT

This task covers:

a. Removal

b. Installation

a. Removal

1.

Remove two push on nuts (1), rod end clips (2), and latch rods (3) from wire handle lock pivot

arms (4). Discard push on nuts (1).

2.

Remove four nuts (5), washers (6), capscrews (8), washers (6), and wire handle lock (9) from cargo

door (7).

INITIAL SETUP:

Applicable Models

All models except M996, M996A1, M997, M997A1,

M997A2, M998, M998A1, M1035, M1035A1,

M1035A2, M1037, M1038, M1038A1, M1042,

M1097, M1097A1, M1097A2

Tools

General mechanic’s tool kit:

automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)

Materials/Parts

Sealing compound (Appendix C, Item 45)

Two push on nuts (Appendix G, Item 228)

Manual References

TM 9-2320-280-10

TM 9-2320-280-24P

Equipment Condition

Tailgate lowered (TM 9-2320-280-10).

b. Installation

1.

Apply sealing compound to threads of capscrews (8).

2.

Install wire handle lock (9) on cargo door (7) with four washers (6), capscrews (8), washers (6), and

nuts (5).

3.

Install two latch rods (3) on wire handle lock pivot arms (4) with rod end clips (2) and push on

nuts (1).

FOLLOW-ON TASKS: • Raise and secure tailgate (TM 9-2320-280-10).

• Check cargo shell door for proper operation (TM 9-2320-280-10).

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