TM-9-2320-280-20-3

TRUCK, UTILITY: M998 SERIES

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE; VOLUME 3 OF 3

JANUARY 1996

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12-138. REAR ANTENNA MOUNTING BRACKET REPLACEMENT

This task covers:

a. Removal

b. Installation

INITIAL SETUP:

Applicable Models

M998, M998A1, M1038, M1038A1

Tools

General mechanic’s tool kit:

automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)

Special Tools

Crowfoot, 3/8 in. (Appendix B, Item 151)

Socket adapter, 3/8 in. (Appendix B, Item 146)

Materials/Parts

Three locknuts (Appendix G, Item 113)

Manual References

TM 9-2320-280-24P

Equipment Condition

• AS 1729/VRC antenna removed (para. 12-137)

if installed.

• AB-652/GR antenna removed (para. 12-139)

if installed.

1.

Remove grommet (3).

NOTE

Note position of washers and clamp for installation.

2.

Remove three locknuts (8), washers (7), capscrews (4), washers (5), antenna mounting bracket (2),

and clamp (6) from body (1). Discard locknuts (8).

1.

Install antenna mounting bracket (2) and clamp (6) on body (1) with three washers (5),

capscrews (4), washers (7), and locknuts (8). Using crowfoot, tighten locknuts (8) to 15 lb-ft

(20 N

•

m).

2.

Install grommet (3).

b. Installation

a. Removal

FOLLOW-ON TASKS: • Install AS 1729/VRC antenna (para. 12-137) if removed.

• Install AB-652/GR antenna (para. 12-139) if removed.

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