TM 9-2320-280-20-3
11-133. REAR STEPS HINGE REPLACEMENT
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
lNITIAL SETUP:
Applicable Models
Manual References
M996, M996A1, M997, M997A1, M997A2
TM 9-2320-280-10
TM 9-2320-280-24P
Tools
General mechanic’s tool kit:
Equipment Condition
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
Rear steps lowered (TM 9-2320-280-10).
Materals/Parts
Two locknuts (Appendix G, Item 60)
Two lockwashers (Appendix G, Item 109)
1. Remove two locknuts (1), washers (2), capscrews (8), and washers (2) from hinge (5) and rear
steps (3). Discard locknuts (1).
2. Remove two capscrews (7), lockwashers (6), and hinge (5) from doorsill (4). Discard lockwashers.
b. Installation
1. Install hinge (5) on doorsill (4) with two capscrews (7) and lockwashers (6). Tighten capscrews (7) to
15 lb-ft (20 N.m).
2. Install hinge (5) on rear steps (3) with two washers (2), capscrews (8), washers (2), and locknuts (1).
Tighten locknuts (1) to 15 lb-ft (20 N-m).
FOLLOW-ON TASK: Raise rear steps (TM 9-2320-280-10).
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