TM-9-2320-280-20-3

TRUCK, UTILITY: M998 SERIES

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE; VOLUME 3 OF 3

JANUARY 1996

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11-78. TRIPOD LEG MOUNTING BRACKET REPLACEMENT

This task covers:

a. Removal

b. Installation

a. Removal

1.

Remove three locknuts (9), washers (5), capscrews (6), washers (5), tripod leg bracket (4), and

spacers (10) from cargo floor (7). Discard locknuts (9).

2.

Remove two nuts (11), washers (2), capscrews (1), washers (2), strap bracket (8), and strap (3) from

tripod leg bracket (4).

INITIAL SETUP:

Applicable Models

M966, M966A1, M1036, M1045, M1045A1,

M1045A2, M1046, M1046A1

Tools

General mechanic’s tool kit:

automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)

Materials/Parts

Three locknuts (Appendix G, Item 70)

Personnel Required

One mechanic

One assistant

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).

• Pioneer tool rack removed (TM 9-2320-280-10).

b. Installation

1.

Install strap bracket (8) and strap (3) on tripod leg bracket (4) with two washers (2), capscrews (1),

washers (2), and nuts (11).

2.

Install three spacers (10) and tripod leg bracket (4) on cargo floor (7) with three washers (5),

capscrews (6), washers (5), and locknuts (9).

3.

Tighten front and rear locknuts (9) and center capscrew (6) to 6 lb-ft (8 N

•

m).

FOLLOW-ON TASKS: • Close cargo shell door (TM 9-2320-280-10).

• Install pioneer tool rack (TM 9-2320-280-10).

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