TM-9-2320-280-20-3

TRUCK, UTILITY: M998 SERIES

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE; VOLUME 3 OF 3

JANUARY 1996

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11-118. SHELTER CARRIER TAILGATE BRACKET REPLACEMENT

This task covers:

a. Removal

b. Installation

INITIAL SETUP:

Applicable Models

M1037, M1042, M1097, M1097A1, M1097A2

Tools

General mechanic’s tool kit:

automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)

Materials/Parts

Three locknuts (Appendix G, Item 128)

Manual References

TM 9-2320-280-24P

Equipment Condition

Shelter carrier tailgate removed (para. 11-117).

NOTE

The procedure for replacement of right and left tailgate brackets

is basically the same. This procedure covers the right bracket.

1.

Remove nut (7), washer (6), capscrew (5), and washer (6) from tailgate bracket (8) and shelter

support assembly (3).

2.

Remove three locknuts (4), washers (2), capscrews (1), washers (2), and tailgate bracket (8) from

shelter support assembly (3). Discard locknuts (4).

1.

Install tailgate bracket (8) on shelter support assembly (3) with three washers (2), capscrews (1),

washers (2), and locknuts (4).

2.

Secure tailgate bracket (8) to shelter support assembly (3) with washer (6), capscrew (5),

washer (6), and nut (7). Tighten nut (7) to 65 lb-ft (88 N

•

m). Tighten capscrews (1)

to 26 lb-ft (35 N

•

m).

b. Installation

a. Removal

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Change 2

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FOLLOW-ON TASK: Install shelter carrier tailgate (para. 11-117).