TM-9-2320-280-20-3

TRUCK, UTILITY: M998 SERIES

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE; VOLUME 3 OF 3

JANUARY 1996

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11-27. CARGO SHELL DOOR REAR STRIKER MOUNTING PLATE REPLACEMENT

This task covers:

a. Removal

b. Installation

a. Removal

1.

Remove locknut (5), washer (4), and socket head screw (2) from striker mounting plate (3) and

wheelhouse (8). Discard locknut (5).

2.

Remove five locknuts (6), washers (7), capscrews (1), washers (9), and striker mounting plate (3)

from wheelhouse (8). Discard locknuts (6).

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

Six locknuts (Appendix G, Item 128)

Personnel Required

One mechanic

One assistant

Manual References

TM 9-2320-280-10

TM 9-2320-280-24P

Equipment Condition

• Rear striker removed (para. 11-26).

• Cargo shell door strap removed (left side only)

(para. 11-22).

b. Installation

1.

Install striker mounting plate (3) on wheelhouse (8) with five washers (9), capscrews (1), washers (7),

and locknuts (6).

2.

Secure striker mounting plate (3) to wheelhouse (8) with socket head screw (2), washer (4), and

locknut (5). Tighten locknuts (5) and (6) to 25-30 lb-ft (34-41 N

•

m).

FOLLOW-ON TASKS: • Install cargo shell door strap (left side only) (para. 11-22).

• Install rear striker (para. 11-26).

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