10-102.1. SOFT TOP DOOR HANDLE REPAIR
This task covers:
a. Removal
c. Installation
b. Repair
a. Removal
1.
Remove screw (5), inner (4) and outer (1) door handles, washer (7), and spring (6) from door (3).
2.
Remove insert (2) from outer door handle (1) if present.
b. Repair
1.
Drill 0.250-in. (6.35 mm) diameter hole through outer door handle (1).
NOTE
Countersink hole deep enough so screw is flush with surface of
handle.
2.
Using a 0.500-in. (12.7 mm) diameter drill bit, countersink outer handle (1).
CAUTION
Use tape or drill stop to ensure the proper depth is not exceeded
when counterboring, or inner door handle may be damaged.
3.
Counterbore inner door handle (4) to 0.238-in. (6.04 mm) diameter, 0.531-in. (13.49 mm) depth.
INITIAL SETUP:
Applicable Models
M998, M998A1, M1035, M1035A1, M1035A2,
M1037, M1038, M1038A1, M1042, M1097,
M1097A1, M1097A2, M1123
Tools
General mechanic’s tool kit:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
Manual References
TM 9-2320-280-24P
TM 9-2320-280-20-3
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