TM-9-2320-280-20-3

TRUCK, UTILITY: M998 SERIES

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE; VOLUME 3 OF 3

JANUARY 1996

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11-138. REAR STEPS MAINTENANCE

This task covers:

a. Removal

c.

Assembly

b. Disassembly

d.

Installation

WARNING

Rear steps must be raised before disconnecting retractor lever

from rear steps. Failure to do this may cause injury to personnel

and damage to equipment.

1.

Remove two locknuts (5), washers (4), socket head screws (6), large washers (7), retaining

cables (8), and retractor lever (9) from rear step (3). Discard locknuts (5).

2.

Lower rear steps (TM 9-2320-280-10).

3.

Remove rear steps latches (para. 11-135).

4.

Remove four locknuts (1), washers (2), capscrews (11), washers (12), and rear step (3) from two

hinges (10). Discard locknuts (1).

a. Removal

Personnel Required

One mechanic

One assistant

Manual References

TM 9-2320-280-10

TM 9-2320-280-24P

Equipment Condition

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

General Safety Instructions

Rear steps must be raised before disconnecting

retractor lever from rear steps.

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Change 2

INITIAL SETUP:

Applicable Models

M996, M996A1, M997, M997A1, M997A2

Tools

General mechanic’s tool kit:

automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)

Materials/Parts

Adhesive (Appendix C, Item 3)

Ten locknuts (Appendix G, Item 128)

Four locknuts (Appendix G, Item 79)

Three cotter pins (Appendix G, Item 16)

Cotter pin (Appendix G, Item 25)

Six blind rivets (Appendix G, Item 259)

Two blind rivets (Appendix G, Item 250)