TM 9-2320-280-20-3
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11-13. CARGO SHELL DOOR MAINTENANCE
This task covers:
a. Removal
c. Adjustment
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
Applicable Models
All models except M996, M996A1, M997,
M997A1, M997A2, M998, M998A1, M1035,
M1035A1, M1035A2, M1037, M1038,
M1038A1, M1042, M1097, M1097A1,
M1097A2
Tools
General mechanic’s tool kit:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
Materials/Parts
Four locknuts (Appendix G, Item 65)
Two screw-assembled lockwashers
(Appendix G, Item 210)
Personnel Required
One mechanic
One assistant
Manual References
TM 9-2320-280-10
TM 9-2320-280-24P
Equipment Condition
Rear end of cargo shell door raised
( T M 9 - 2 3 2 0 - 2 8 0 - 1 0 ).
General Safety Instructions
Never open one end of cargo shell door before
ensuring opposite end is securely closed.
1.
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5.
WARNING
Opening one end of cargo door before ensuring opposite end is fully
closed will cause both ends to open simultaneously, resulting in
injury to personnel or damage to equipment.
Remove two screw-assembled lockwashers (2) and footman loop (3) from strap (1) and cargo
door (4). Discard screw-assembled lockwsahers (2).
Lower cargo door (4) slightly, and remove two locknuts (5), washers (6), shoulder bolts (8), and
retention cable (9) from two retention cable brackets (7). Discard locknuts (5).
Slowly raise cargo door (4) as far as possible to allow removal of gas springs (10) from cargo door (4).
Remove two locknuts (12), washers (11), and gas springs (10) from cargo door (4) and lay gas
springs (10) inside vehicle. Discard locknuts (12).
Lower cargo door (4), release handle latch (13), and remove cargo door (4).
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