TM-9-2320-280-20-3

TRUCK, UTILITY: M998 SERIES

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE; VOLUME 3 OF 3

JANUARY 1996

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11-144. UPPER LITTER RACK SUPPORT BRACKET REPLACEMENT

This task covers:

a. Removal

b. Installation

a. Removal

1.

Remove hitch pin (5), washer (7), retaining pin (9), two nylon washers (6), and litter rack (8) from

support bracket (3).

2.

Remove four capscrews (1), lockwashers (2), and support bracket (3) from body (4). Discard

lockwashers (2).

INITIAL SETUP:

Applicable Models

M997, M997A1, M997A2

Tools

General mechanic’s tool kit:

automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)

Materials/Parts

Four lockwashers (Appendix G, Item 134)

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

1.

Install support bracket (3) on body (4) with four lockwashers (2) and capscrews (1). Tighten

capscrews (1) to 21 lb-ft (29 N

•

m).

2.

Install litter rack (8) on support bracket (3) with two nylon washers (6), retaining pin (9),

washer (7), and hitch pin (5).

FOLLOW-ON TASK: Raise litter rack (TM 9-2320-280-10).

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