TM 9-2320-280-20-3
11-18. CARGO SHELL DOOR LATCH ROD MAINTENANCE
This task covers:
a. Removal
c. Adjustment
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
Applicable Models
Materials/Parts
All models except M996, M996A1, M997,
Two pushnuts (Appendix G, Item 169)
M997A1, M997A2, M998, M998A1, M1035,
M1035A1, M1035A2, M1037, M1038, M1038A1,
M1042, M1097, M1097A1, M1097A2
TM 9-2320-280-10
TM 9-2320-280-24P
Tools
General mechanic’s tool kit:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
Equipment Condition
Forward end of cargo shell door raised
(TM 9-2320-280-10).
NOTE
Maintenance procedures for all cargo shell door latch rods are
basically the same. This procedure covers the left rear latch rod.
1. Remove pushnut (1), rod end clip (3), and latch rod (4) from pivot arm (2) on wire handle
lock (5). Discard pushnut (1).
2. Remove pushnut (7), rod end clip (6), and latch rod (4) from door latch (8). Discard pushnut (7).
1. Connect latch rod (4) to door latch (8) with rod end clip (6).
2. Connect latch rod (4) to pivot arm (2) on wire handle lock (5) with rod end clip (3) and pushnut (1).
3. Close forward end of cargo door.
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c. Adjustment
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Open rear end of cargo door.
Close both rear door latches (8) to check latch action.
Gently pull wire handle lock (5) and observe movement of door latches (8). If both door latches (8)
unlatch at the same time, install pushnut (7) on latch rod (4), no adjustment is necessary. If door
latches (8) do not unlatch at the same time, go to step 4.
Remove rod end clip (6) from rod (4) and door latch (8). Rotate rod adjuster (9) in, if door latch (8)
unlatches after opposite latch (8), or rotate rod adjuster (9) out, if door latch (8) unlatches before
opposite door latch (8).
Repeat step 4 until door latches (8) unlatch at the same time.
Install latch rod (4) on door latch (8) with rod end clip (6) and pushnut (7).
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