TM 9-2320-280-20-3
11-131. REAR DOOR LATCH ROD STRIKER GUIDES AND BRACKETS MAINTENANCE
This task covers:
a Striker Guide Removal
d. Bracket Installation
b. Striker Guide Installation
e. Striker Guide Adjustment
c. Bracket Removal
INITIAL SETUP:
Applicable Models
Manual References
M996, M996A1, M997, M997A1, M997A2
TM 9-2320-280-10
Tools
TM 9-2320-280-24P
General mechanic’s tool kit:
Equipment Condition
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
. Rear doors opened (TM 9-2320-280-10).
l Rear door blackout switch bracket removed
Materials/Parts
(para. 4-93).
‘IWO locknuts (Appendix G, Item 58)
Three rivets (Appendix G, Item 178)
NOTE
Upper and lower striker guides and brackets are replaced basically
the same. This procedure covers the upper striker guide and bracket.
a. Striker Guide Removal
Remove two locknuts (7), washers (5), screws (4), washers (5), and striker guide (6) from bracket (2).
Discard locknuts (7).
b. Striker Guide Installation
1. Install striker guide (6) on bracket (2) with two washers (5), screws (4), washers (5), and
locknuts (7). Do not tighten locknuts (7).
2. Proceed to Adjustment, e.2.
c. Bracket Removal
NOTE
For instructions on replacement of rivets, refer to para. 10-66.
1. Remove striker guide (step a. above).
2. Remove three rivets (3) and bracket (2) from body (1).
d. Bracket Installation
1. Install bracket (2) on body (1) with three rivets (3).
2. Install striker guide (step b. above).
e. Striker Guide Adjustment
1. Check all four striker guides (6) for proper clearance from latch rods (8). Clearance should be 1/8 in.
(3 mm) from end of latch rods (8) to surface of striker guides (6). If clearance of any striker guide (6)
is not within specifications, loosen two locknuts (7) from striker guide (6) and bracket (2).
2. Install striker guide (6) 1/8 in. (3 mm) from end of latch rod (8), hold in place, and tighten two
locknuts (7).
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