TM-9-2320-280-20-3

TRUCK, UTILITY: M998 SERIES

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE; VOLUME 3 OF 3

JANUARY 1996

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1.

Remove three locknuts (9), six washers (2), three capscrews (7), and front skid plate (6) from front

shield (8). Discard locknuts (9).

2.

Remove three locknuts (5), six washers (3), three capscrews (4), and front skid plate (6) from front

bumper (1). Discard locknuts (5).

a. Front Skid Plate Removal

INITIAL SETUP:

TM 9-2320-280-20-3

12-296

Change 2

12-186. UNDERBODY PROTECTION KIT REPLACEMENT

Applicable Models

M997A2, M1025A2, M1035A2, M1043A2,

M1045A2, M1097A2, M1123

Tools

General mechanic’s tool kit: automotive

(Appendix B, Item 1)

Materials/Parts

Four flat washers (Appendix G, Item 36)

Twenty-five locknuts (Appendix G, Item 128)

Two locknuts (Appendix G, Item 81)

Seventeen locknuts (Appendix G, Item 79)

Manual References

TM 9-2320-280-10

TM 9-2320-280-24P

General Safety Instructions

• Do not perform this procedure near fire, flames

or sparks.

• Fuel tank must be supported during removal

and installation.

This task covers:

a.

Front Skid Plate Removal

g.

Fuel Tank Shield Installation

b. Front Shield Removal

h.

Rear Shield Installation

c.

Intermediate Shield Removal

i.

Transfer Case Shield Installation

d. Transfer Case Shield Removal

j.

Intermediate Shield Installation

e.

Rear Shield Removal

k.

Front Shield Installation

f.

Fuel Tank Shield Removal

l.

Front Skid Plate Installation