TM-9-2320-280-20-3

TRUCK, UTILITY: M998 SERIES

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE; VOLUME 3 OF 3

JANUARY 1996

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11-127. REAR DOOR HANDLES REPLACEMENT

This task covers:

a. Removal

b. Installation

a. Removal

1.

Remove setscrew (9) and inner handle (1) from outer handle assembly (3) and door (5).

2.

Remove four locknuts (8), washers (7), capscrews (4), and outer handle assembly (3) from latch

assembly (6). Discard locknuts (8).

INITIAL SETUP:

Applicable Models

M996, M996A1, M997, M997A1, M997A2

Tools

General mechanic’s tool kit:

automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)

Materials/Parts

Grease (Appendix C, Item 25)

Sealing compound (Appendix C, Item 41)

Four locknuts (Appendix G, Item 70)

Manual References

TM 9-2320-280-10

TM 9-2320-280-24P

Equipment Condition

Rear door opened (TM 9-2320-280-10).

b. Installation

1.

Apply a thin bead of sealing compound around inner plate of outer handle assembly (3).

2.

Lubricate outer handle shaft (2) with grease.

3.

Install outer handle assembly (3) on door (5) and latch assembly (6) with four capscrews (4),

washers (7), and locknuts (8). Tighten locknuts (8) to 10 lb-ft (14 N

•

m).

4.

Install inner handle (1) on outer handle assembly (3) with setscrew (9).

FOLLOW-ON TASK: Close rear door (TM 9-2320-280-10).

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