TM-9-2320-280-20-3

TRUCK, UTILITY: M998 SERIES

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE; VOLUME 3 OF 3

JANUARY 1996

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12-137. AS 1729/VRC ANTENNA REPLACEMENT

This task covers:

a. Removal

b. Installation

INITIAL SETUP:

Applicable Models

All models except M996, M996A1, M1036,

M1037, M1042, M1097, M1097A1, M1097A2

Tools

General mechanic’s tool kit:

automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)

Materials/Parts

Three locknuts (Appendix G, Item 128)

Manual References

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Equipment Condition

Antenna ground strap removed (para. 12-136)

(except M997, M997A1, M997A2)

NOTE

Antenna replacement is basically the same for all models except

the M998, M998A1, M1038, and M1038A1 which use an external

antenna mounting bracket. This procedure covers the M966,

M966A1, M997, M997A1, M997A2, M1025, M1025A1, M1025A2,

M1026, M1026A1, M1035, M1035A1, M1035A2, M1043,

M1043A1, M1043A2, M1044, M1044A1, M1045, M1045A1,

M1045A2, M1046, and M1046A1 models.

1.

Disconnect radio antenna cable (3) and antenna control cable (2) from antenna (1).

2.

Remove three locknuts (6), washers (5), capscrews (4), washers (5), and antenna (1) from cargo

shell (7). Discard locknuts (6).

1.

Install antenna (1) on cargo shell (7) with three washers (5), capscrews (4), and locknuts (6).

Tighten locknuts (6) to 26 lb-ft (35 N

•

m).

2.

Connect antenna control cable (2) and radio antenna cable (3) on antenna (1).

b. Installation

a. Removal

FOLLOW-ON TASK: Install antenna ground strap (para. 12-136).

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