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

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11-18. CARGO SHELL DOOR LATCH ROD MAINTENANCE
This task covers:
a. Removal
c. Adjustment
b. Installation
a. Removal
1.
Remove push on nut (1), rod end clip (3), and latch rod (4) from pivot arm (2) on wire handle
lock (5). Discard push on nut (1).
2.
Remove push on nut (7), rod end clip (6), and latch rod (4) from door latch (8). Discard push on
nut (7).
NOTE
Maintenance procedures for all cargo shell door latch rods are
basically the same. This procedure covers the left rear latch rod.
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
Two push on nuts (Appendix G, Item 228)
Manual References
TM 9-2320-280-10
TM 9-2320-280-24P
Equipment Condition
Forward end of cargo shell door raised
(TM 9-2320-280-10).
b. Installation
1.
Connect latch rod (4) to door latch (8) with rod end clip (6).
2.
Connect latch rod (4) to pivot arm (2) on wire handle lock (5) with rod end clip (3) and push on nut (1).
3.
Close forward end of cargo door.
c. Adjustment
1.
Open rear end of cargo door.
2.
Close both rear door latches (8) to check latch action.
3.
Gently pull wire handle lock (5) and observe movement of door latches (8). If both door latches (8)
unlatch at the same time, install push on nut (7) on latch rod (4), no adjustment is necessary. If
door latches (8) do not unlatch at the same time, go to step 4.
4.
Remove rod end clip (6) from rod (4) and door latch (8). Rotate rod adjuster (9) in, if door latch (8)
unlatches after opposite latch (8), or rotate rod adjuster (9) out, if door latch (8) unlatches before
opposite door latch (8).
5.
Repeat step 4 until door latches (8) unlatch at the same time.
6.
Install latch rod (4) on door latch (8) with rod end clip (6) and push on nut (7).
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