11-145. UPPER LITTER RACK STRAP AND RING REPLACEMENT
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
Applicable Models
M997, M997A1, M997A2
Tools
General mechanic’s tool kit:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
Materials/Parts
Two lockwashers (Appendix G, Item 109)
Materials/Parts (Cont'd)
Two nut and lockwasher assemblies
(Appendix G, Item 151)
Two screws (Appendix G, Item 208)
Manual References
TM 9-2320-280-24P
Equipment Condition
Remove duct assembly (para. 4-103).
TM 9-2320-280-20-3
Change 1
11-212.1
FOLLOW-ON TASK: Install duct assembly (para. 4-103).
a. Removal
1.
Remove two capscrews (4), lockwashers (3), and strap bracket (2) from roof (1). Discard
lockwashers (3).
2.
Remove strap (5) from upper litter rack (6).
b. Installation
1.
Install ring assembly (9) on upper litter rack (6) with two screws (7) and nut and lockwasher
assemblies (10).
2.
Install strap bracket (2) on roof (1) with two lockwashers (3) and capscrews (4). Tighten cap-
screws (4) to 10 lb-ft (14 N•m).
3.
Connect strap (5) to upper litter rack (6) and tighten strap (5) to support upper litter rack (6).
3.
Remove two rivets (8) and ring assembly (9) from upper litter rack (6).
NOTE
• Some vehicles may have screws and nut and lockwasher
assemblies instead of rivets securing the ring assembly.
• For replacement of rivets, refer to para. 10-66.
