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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10-13. DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY MAINTENANCE
This task covers:
a. Removal
c. Installation
b. Repair
INITIAL SETUP:
Applicable Models
M998, M998A1, M1035, M1035A1, M1035A2,
M1037, M1038, M1038A1, M1042
Tools
General mechanic’s tool kit:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
Materials/Parts
Adhesive (Appendix C, Item 7)
Spring pin (Appendix G, Item 299)
Manual References
TM 9-2320-280-24P
TM 9-2320-280-20-3
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Change 2
NOTE
Some door handle assemblies may separate. To prevent or fix door
handle assembly separation, perform step b.
1.
Remove screw (5), inside door handle (4), and door handle spring (6) from door frame (7) and
outside door handle (1).
2.
Remove outside door handle (1) and washer (3) from door frame (7).
NOTE
Repair procedures for all door handle assemblies are basically the
same. This procedure covers the left front door handle assembly.
1.
Tighten screw (5) on inside door handle (4) to 15 lb-in. (1.7 N•m).
NOTE
• If screw will secure inside door handle, perform steps 2 and 3.
• If screw will not secure inside door handle, perform steps 4
through 10.
2.
Locate, mark, and drill 0.125-in. (3.2-mm) diameter hole (9) through inside door handle (4) and
outside door handle (1).
3.
Install spring pin (8) through inside door handle (4) and outside door handle (1).
NOTE
Inside door handle can separate from outside door handle without
removing screw.
4.
Remove inside door handle (4) and door handle spring (6) from outside door handle (1) and door
frame (7).
5.
Remove outside door handle (1) and washer (3) from door frame (7).
6.
Remove screw (5) and insert (2) from inside door handle (4).
7.
Apply adhesive to outside of insert (2) and install insert (2) in outside door handle (1). Allow
adhesive to cure for five minutes.
8.
Install outside door handle (1) and washer (3) on door frame (7).
9.
Install inside door handle spring (6) and inside door handle (4) on outside door handle (1) and door
frame (7) with screw (5). Tighten screw (5) to 15 lb-in. (1.7 N•m).
10.
Perform steps 2 and 3.
b. Repair
a. Removal


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