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

12-24. REAR BUMPER MOUNTING BRACKET AND TIEDOWN BRACKET REPLACEMENT

This task covers:

a.

Removal

b.

Installation

INITIAL SETUP:

Applicable Models

Manual References

M996, M996A1, M997, M997A1, M997A2,

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M1037, M1042

Equipment Condition

Tools

Rear body mount removed (para. 13-3).

General mechanic's tool kit:

automotive (Appendix G, Item 1)

Maintenance Level

Direct support

Materials/Parts

Eight locknuts (Appendix E, Item 59)

a.

Removal

1.

Remove four locknuts (10), washers (7), capscrews (6), washers (7), and tie bracket (5) from bumper

mounting bracket (8) and bumper (4). Discard locknuts (10).

2.

Remove four locknuts (9), washers (2), capscrews (3), washers (2), and mounting bracket (8) from

frame rail (1). Discard locknuts (9).

b. Installation

I

1.

Install mounting bracket (8) on frame rail (1) with fur washers (2), capscrews (3), washers (2), and

locknuts (9).

2.

Install tiedown bracket (5) on bumper (4) and mounting bracket (8) with four washers (7), capscrews

(6), washers (7), and locknuts (10).

3.

Tighten four locknuts (9) and locknuts (10) to 90 lb-ft (122 N.m).

FOLLOW-ON TASK: Install rear body mount (para. 13-3).

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