TM-9-2320-280-20-3

TRUCK, UTILITY: M998 SERIES

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE; VOLUME 3 OF 3

JANUARY 1996

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11-42. WEAPON STATION HATCH REPLACEMENT

This task covers:

a. Removal

b. Installation

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

RTV Sealant (Appendix C, Item 38)

Locknut (Appendix G, Item 128)

Manual References

TM 9-2320-280-24P

TM 9-2320-280-20-3

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Change 2

a. Removal

1.

Remove capscrew (6) and washer (7) from hatch pivot bracket (9) and weapon station (1).

2.

Remove locknut (10), washer (5), capscrew (4), washer (5), and hatch pivot bracket (9) from weapon

station (1). Discard locknut (10).

3.

Slide hatch hinge pin (3) out from hatch pivot bracket (2) and remove weapon station hatch (8).

b. Installation

1.

Install weapon station hatch (8) with hatch hinge pin (3) in hatch pivot bracket (2).

2.

Install hatch pivot bracket (9) on weapon station (1) with washer (5), capscrew (4), washer (5),

and locknut (10).

3.

Install hatch pivot bracket (9) on weapon station (1) with washer (7) and capscrew (6). Tighten

locknut (10) and capscrew (6) to 37 lb-ft (50 N

•

m).

NOTE

Some hatches may leak water. To prevent water leaks, install NSN 5330-01-190-2227

seal on hatch with RTV sealant.