TM 9-2320-280-20-3
11-5. BALLISTIC CREW DOOR FRONT STRIKER PLATE MAINTENANCE
This task covers:
a. Removal
c. Adjustment
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP
Applicable Models
Materials/Parts
All models except M998, M998A1, M1035,
Tape (Appendix C, Item 50)
M1035A1, M1035A2, M1037, M1038,
Two locknuts (Appendix G, Item 76)
M1038A1, M1042, M1097, M1097A1, M1097A2
Tools
TM 9-2320-280-24P
General mechanic’s tool kit:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
I
a. Removal
Remove two locknuts (5), door strap (4), two capscrews (1), and front striker plate (2) from “B” pillar (3).
Discard locknuts (5). Remove tape from front striker plate (2) and discard tape.
Apply tape to front striker plate (2) mounting surface. Install front striker plate (2) on “B” pillar (3) with
two capscrews (1), door strap (4), and two locknuts (5). Finger tighten locknuts (5).
c. Adjustment
1. Close door (6) ensuring latch (7) latches on front striker plate (2).
NOTE
Front striker plates are slotted for vertical adjustment.
2. Press crew door (6) slightly inward and upward until seal (9) contacts body (8). Tighten locknuts (5)
to 19 lb-ft (26 N.m).
3. Open and close crew door (6) several times to ensure proper latch (7) and front striker plate (2)
alignment. If front striker plate (2) cannot be adjusted to align with latch (7), adjust crew door (6)
(para. 11-2).
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