TM-9-2320-280-34

TRUCK, UTILITY: M998 SERIES

TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE

JANUARY 1996

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TM 9-2320-280-34

12-15. REAR-REAR TIEDOWN BRACKET REPLACEMENT

This task covers:

a.

Removal

b.

Installation

INITIAL SETUP:

Tools

Equipment Condition

General mechanic's tool kit:

Wheel removed (TM 9-2320-280-20).

automotive (Appendix G, Item 1)

Maintenance Level

Materials/Parts

Direct support

Six locknuts (Appendix E, Item 62)

Manual References

TM 9-2320-280-20

TM 9-2320-280-24P

a.

Removal

1.

Remove four locknuts (1), washers (2), capscrews (7), and washers (2), from tiedown bracket (3) and

frame rail (10). Discard locknuts (1).

2.

Remove two locknuts (8), washers (4), capscrews (5), washers (4), vent tube mounting bracket (6),

and tiedown bracket (3) from rear suspension front crossmember mounting bracket (9). Discard

locknuts (8).

b.

Installation

1.

Install tiedown bracket (3) on frame rail (10) with four washers (2), capscrews (7), washers (2), and

locknuts (1). Tighten locknuts (1) to 260 lb-ft (353 N.m).

2.

Install tiedown bracket (3) and vent tube mounting bracket (6) on rear suspension front

crossmember mounting bracket (9) with two washers (4), capscrews (5), washers (4), and

locknuts (8). Tighten locknuts (8) to 90 lb-ft (122 N.m).

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