11-138. REAR STEPS MAINTENANCE
This task covers:
a. Removal
c.
Assembly
b. Disassembly
d.
Installation
a. Removal
1.
Remove two locknuts (5), washers (4), socket head screws (6), large washers (7), retaining cables (8),
and retractor lever (9) from rear step (3). Discard locknuts (5).
2.
Lower rear steps (TM 9-2320-280-10).
3.
Remove rear steps latches (para. 11-135).
4.
Remove four locknuts (1), washers (2), capscrews (11), washers (12), and rear step (3) from two
hinges (10). Discard locknuts (1).
Personnel Required
One mechanic
One assistant
Manual References
TM 9-2320-280-10
TM 9-2320-280-24P
Equipment Condition
Rear steps raised (TM 9-2320-280-10).
General Safety Instructions
Rear steps must be raised before disconnecting
retractor lever from rear steps.
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WARNING
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Rear steps must be raised before disconnecting retractor lever
from rear steps. Failure to do this may cause injury to personnel
and damage to equipment.
TM 9-2320-280-20-3
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INITIAL SETUP:
Applicable Models
M996, M996A1, M997, M997A1, M997A2
Tools
General mechanic’s tool kit:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
Materials/Parts
Adhesive (Appendix C, Item 3)
Ten locknuts (Appendix G, Item 106)
Four locknuts (Appendix G, Item 65)
Three cotter pins (Appendix G, Item 27.2)
One cotter pin (Appendix G, Item 27.1)
Eight rivets (Appendix G, Item 186)
