TM-9-2320-280-20-3

TRUCK, UTILITY: M998 SERIES

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE; VOLUME 3 OF 3

JANUARY 1996

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12-165. REAR BUMPER BRACE BRACKET REPLACEMENT (L119)

This task covers:

a. Removal

b. Installation

a. Removal

Remove four locknuts (6), washers (5), capscrews (3), washers (2) and brace bracket (4) from rear

bumper (7) and two inner braces (1). Discard locknuts (6).

INITIAL SETUP:

Applicable Models

M1097, M1097A1, M1097A2

Tools

General mechanic’s tool kit:

automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)

Materials/Parts

Four locknuts (Appendix G, Item 81)

Manual References

TM 9-2320-280-10

Equipment Condition

• Pioneer tool stowage rack removed

(TM 9-2320-280-10).

• Towing pintle removed (para 9-12).

b. Installation

1.

Install brace bracket (4) on rear bumper (7) and two inner braces (1).

2.

Secure brace bracket (4) to two inner braces (1) with four washers (2), capscrews (3), washers (5),

and locknuts (6). Tighten locknuts (6) to 90 lb-ft (122 N

.

m).

FOLLOW-ON TASKS: • Install towing pintle (para 9-12).

• Install pioneer tool stowage rack (TM 9-2320-280-10).