TM-9-2320-280-20-3

TRUCK, UTILITY: M998 SERIES

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE; VOLUME 3 OF 3

JANUARY 1996

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11-133. REAR STEPS HINGE REPLACEMENT

This task covers:

a. Removal

b. Installation

INITIAL SETUP:

Applicable Models

M996, M996A1, M997, M997A1, M997A2

Tools

General mechanic’s tool kit:

automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)

Materials/Parts

Two locknuts (Appendix G, Item 79)

Manual References

TM 9-2320-280-10

TM 9-2320-280-24P

Equipment Condition

Rear steps lowered (TM 9-2320-280-10).

FOLLOW-ON TASK: Raise rear steps (TM 9-2320-280-10).

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Change 2

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a. Removal

1.

Remove two locknuts (1), washers (2), capscrews (8), and washers (2) from hinge (5) and rear

steps (3). Discard locknuts (1).

2.

Remove two capscrews (7), washers (6), and hinge (5) from doorsill (4).

b. Installation

1.

Install hinge (5) on doorsill (4) with two capscrews (7) and washers (6). Tighten capscrews (7)

to 15 lb-ft (20 N

•

m).

2.

Install hinge (5) on rear steps (3) with two washers (2), capscrews (8), washers (2), and locknuts (1).

Tighten locknuts (1) to 15 lb-ft (20 N

•

m).