TM-9-2320-280-20-3

TRUCK, UTILITY: M998 SERIES

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE; VOLUME 3 OF 3

JANUARY 1996

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11-142. UPPER LITTER RACK LATCH MAINTENANCE

This task covers:

a. Removal

c. Adjustment

b. Installation

a. Removal

Remove three locknuts (4), capscrews (3), and latch (2) from litter rack (1). Discard locknuts (4).

INITIAL SETUP:

Applicable Models

M997, M997A1, M997A2

Tools

General mechanic’s tool kit:

automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)

Materials/Parts

Three locknuts (Appendix G, Item 70)

Manual References

TM 9-2320-280-10

TM 9-2320-280-24P

Equipment Condition

Upper litter rack placed in backrest position

(TM 9-2320-280-10).

b. Installation

Install latch (2) on litter rack (1) with three capscrews (3) and locknuts (4). Do not tighten capscrews (3).

c. Adjustment

1.

Raise upper litter rack (1) (TM 9-2320-280-10), and ensure latch (2) is engaged on striker.

2.

Hold litter rack (1) in place, and tighten three capscrews (3) to 10 lb-ft (14 N

•

m).

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