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TRUCK, UTILITY: M998 SERIES

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE; VOLUME 3 OF 3

JANUARY 1996

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11-79. TRIPOD HEAD MOUNTING BRACKET REPLACEMENT

This task covers:

a. Removal

b. Installation

a. Removal

1.

Remove three locknuts (7), washers (6), and plate assembly (5) from wheelhouse (8). Discard

locknuts (7).

2.

Remove three capscrews (1), washers (2), tripod head bracket (3), and three spacers (4) from

wheelhouse (8)

NOTE

On M1045, M1045A1, M1045A2, M1046, and M1046A1 models, there is an

additional washer between the wheelhouse and the wheelhouse armor.

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)

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).

• Tailgate lowered (TM 9-2320-280-10).

b. Installation

1.

Install three spacers (4) and tripod head bracket (3) on wheelhouse (8) with three washers (2) and

capscrews (1).

2.

Install plate assembly (5) on wheelhouse (8) with three washers (6) and locknuts (7). Tighten

locknuts (7) to 6 lb-ft (8 N

•

m).

FOLLOW-ON TASKS: • Raise and secure tailgate (TM 9-2320-280-10).

• Close cargo shell door (TM 9-2320-280-10).

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