TM-9-2320-280-20-3

TRUCK, UTILITY: M998 SERIES

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE; VOLUME 3 OF 3

JANUARY 1996

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11-146. LITTER SKID PAD REPLACEMENT

This task covers:

a. Removal

b. Installation

a. Removal

Remove nineteen rivets (2) and skid pad (3) from body (1).

NOTE

• Skid pads are removed and installed basically the same for both

M996, M996A1, M997, M997A1, and M997A2 ambulances. This

procedure covers lower skid pad replacement for M997,

M997A1, and M997A2 ambulances.

• For instructions on 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

Nineteen blind rivets (Appendix G, Item 261)

Manual References

TM 9-2320-280-24P

Equipment Condition

Litter strap removed (para. 11-160).

b. Installation

Install skid pad (3) on body (1) with nineteen rivets (2).

FOLLOW-ON TASK: Install litter strap (para. 11-160).

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