TM 9-2320-280-20-3
11-29. CARGO SHELL DOOR GAS SPRING MOUNTING BRACKET REPLACEMENT
This task covers:
a. Removal
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
Tape (Appendix C, Item 50)
Four locknuts (Appendix G, Item 58)
Personnel Required
One mechanic
One assistant
Manual References
TM 9-2320-280-10
TM 9-2320-280-24P
Equipment Condition
l Tailgate lowered (TM 9-2320-280-10).
. Gas spring removed (para. 11-21).
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a. Removal
1. Remove two locknuts (9), washers (1), capscrews (2), and washers (1) from bracket (3) and
wheelhouse (6). Discard locknuts (9).
2. Remove two locknuts (8), washers (4), backing plate (7), capscrews (5), washers (4), and bracket (3)
from wheelhouse (6). Discard locknuts (8). Remove tape from bracket (3) and discard tape.
b. Installation
1. Apply tape to bracket (3) mounting surfaces. Install bracket (3) on wheelhouse (6) with two
washers (4), capscrews (5), backing plate (7), washers (4), and locknuts (8). Tighten locknuts
8 lb-ft (11 N=m~.
2. Secure bracket (3) to wheelhouse (6) with two washers (1), capscrews (2), washers (1), and
locknuts (9). Tighten locknuts (9) to 8 lb-ft (11 N-m).
(8) to
FOLLOW-ON TASKS: “ Install gas spring (para. 11-21).
. Raise and secure tailgate (TM 9-232-280-10).
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