TM-9-2320-280-20-3

TRUCK, UTILITY: M998 SERIES

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE; VOLUME 3 OF 3

JANUARY 1996

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12-159. MORTAR BARREL STOWAGE 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)

Materials/Parts

Tape (Appendix C, Item 50)

Three locknuts (Appendix G, Item 70)

Personnel Required

One mechanic

One assistant

Manual References

TM 9-2320-280-10

TM 9-2320-280-24P

Equipment Condition

Tailgate lowered (TM 9-2320-280-10).

1.

Unlatch strap (1) from bracket (6).

2.

Remove three locknuts (4), washers (3), capscrews (7), washers (3), bracket (6), and washer (5) from

wheelhouse (2). Discard locknuts (4).

3.

Remove tape from bracket (6).

1.

Apply tape to bracket (6).

2.

Install washer (5) and bracket (6) on wheelhouse (2) with three washers (3), capscrews (7),

washers (3), and locknuts (4). Tighten locknuts (4) to 6 lb-ft (8 N

•

m).

3.

Latch strap (1) to bracket (6).

b. Installation

a. Removal

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

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