TM-9-2320-280-20-3

TRUCK, UTILITY: M998 SERIES

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE; VOLUME 3 OF 3

JANUARY 1996

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11-128. REAR DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY AND GUIDE REPLACEMENT

This task covers:

a. Removal

b. Installation

a. Removal

1.

Slide latch assembly (7) down until upper latch rod (8) is out of upper guide (2). Slide latch

assembly (7) up until lower latch rod (6) is out of lower guide (5).

2.

Remove four rivets (1), latch guide (2), and shims (3), if present, from door (4).

NOTE

For instructions in replacement of rivets, refer to para. 10-66.

INITIAL SETUP:

Applicable Models

M996, M996A1, M997, M997A1, M997A2

Tools

General mechanic’s tool kit:

automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)

Materials/Parts

Four solid rivets (Appendix G, Item 269)

Manual References

TM 9-2320-280-24P

Equipment Condition

Rear door handles removed (para. 11-127).

b. Installation

1.

Install latch guide (2) and shims (3), if removed, on door (4) with four rivets (1).

2.

Slide lower latch rod (6) into lower guide (5).

3.

Insert upper latch rod (8) into upper guide (2) and slide latch assembly (7) up to mounting position.

FOLLOW-ON TASKS: • Install rear door handles (para. 11-127).

• Adjust latch rod brackets (para. 11-131).

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