TM-9-2320-280-20-3

TRUCK, UTILITY: M998 SERIES

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE; VOLUME 3 OF 3

JANUARY 1996

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11-17. CARGO SHELL DOOR LATCH MAINTENANCE

This task covers:

a. Removal

c. Adjustment

b. Installation

a. Removal

1.

Remove push on nut (6), rod end clip (7), and rod (8) from door latch (4). Discard push on nut (6).

2.

Remove three nuts (1), lockwashers (2), capscrews (5), and door latch (4) from cargo door (3).

Discard lockwashers (2).

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)

b. Installation

Install door latch (4) on cargo door (3) with three capscrews (5), lockwashers (2), and nuts (1). Do not

tighten nuts (1) all the way.

c. Adjustment

1.

Loosen three nuts (1) from door latch (4) and cargo door (3).

2.

Close cargo door (3) ensuring latch (4) is fully engaged on door striker pins (9).

3.

Tighten three nuts (1) to 17 lb-ft (23 N

•

m).

4.

Install rod (8) on latch (4) with rod end clip (7) and push on nut (6).

FOLLOW-ON TASKS: • Lubricate door latch (TM 9-2320-280-10).

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

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Materials/Parts

Three lockwashers (Appendix G, Item 134)

Push on nut (Appendix G, Item 228)

Manual References

TM 9-2320-280-10

TM 9-2320-280-24P

Equipment Condition

Rear end of cargo shell door raised

(TM 9-2320-280-10).