TM 9-2320-280-20-3
10-13. DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY MAINTENANCE
I
This task covers:
a. Removal
c. Installation
b. Repair
INITIAL SETUP:
Applicable Models
Materials/Parts
M998, M998A1, M1035, M1035A1, M1035A2,
Adhesive (Appendix C, Item 7)
M1037, M1038, M1038A1, M1042
Spring pin (Appendix G, Item 234)
Tools
Manual References
General mechanic’s tool kit:
TM 9-2320-280-24P
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
NOTE
Some door handle assemblies may separate. To prevent or fix door
handle assembly separation, perform step b.
1. Remove screw (5), inside door handle (4), and door handle spring (6) from door frame (7) and outside
door handle (1).
2. Remove outside door handle (1) and washer (3) from door frame (7).
b. Repair
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Repair procedures for all door handle assemblies are basically the
same. This procedure covers the left front door handle assembly.
Tighten screw (5) on inside door handle (4) to 15 lb-in. (1.7 Nom).
NOTE
Q If screw will secure inside door handle, perform steps 2 and 3.
s If screw will not secure inside door handle, perform steps 4
through 10.
Locate, mark, and drill 0.125-in. (3.2 mm) diameter hole (9) through inside door handle (4) and
outside door handle (1).
Install spring pin (8) through inside door handle (4) and outside door handle (1).
NOTE
Inside door handle can separate from outside door handle without
removing screw.
Remove inside door handle (4) and door handle spring (6) from outside door handle (1) and door
frame (7).
Remove outside door handle (1) and washer (3) from door frame (7).
Remove screw (5) and insert (2) from inside door handle (4).
Apply adhesive to outside of insert (2) and install insert (2) in outside door handle (1). Allow adhesive
to cure for five minutes.
Install outside door handle (1) and washer (3) on door be (7).
Install inside door handle spring (6) and inside door handle (4) on outside door handle (1) and door
frame (7) with screw (5). Tighten screw (5) to 15 lb-in. (1.7 N*m).
Perform steps 2 and 3.
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