TM 9-2320-280-20-2
9-8. REAR BUMPER BRACE REPLACEMENT
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
Applicable Models
Materials/Parts
M996, M996A1, M997, M997A1, M997A2,
Three locknuts (Appendix G, Item 70)
M1037,M1042, M1097, M1097A1, M1097A2
Manual References
Tools
TM 9-2320-280-24P
General mechanic’s tool kit:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
1. Remove locknut (5), washer (2), capscrew (1), and washer (2), from rear bumper brace (3) and frame
rail (4). Discard locknut (5).
2. Remove two locknuts (9), washers (7), capscrews (6), washers (7), and rear bumper brace (3) from rear
bumper (8). Discard locknuts (9).
1. Install rear bumper brace (3) on rear bumper (8) with two washers (7), capscrews (6), washers (7), and
locknuts (9).
2. Install rear bumper brace (3) on frame rail (4) with washer (2), capscrew (1), washer (2), and locknut (5).
Tighten locknuts (5) and (9) to 90 lb-ft (122 N m).
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