a. Removal
b. Installation
NOTE
TM 9-2320-280-20-3
12-146. REAR RADIO RACK TO TOWER ANTENNA CABLES REPLACEMENT
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
Applicable Models
Materials/Parts
M998, M998A1, M1038, M1038A1
Two locknuts (Appendix G, Item 65)
Three lockwashers (Appendix G, Item 110)
Tools
General mechanic’s tool kit:
Manual References
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
TM 9-2320-280-24P
Antenna cables from rear radio rack to left or right antenna towers
are replaced basically the same. This procedure covers the left
antenna cables.
1. Remove two locknuts (7), washers (8), capscrews (10), washers (8), and insulation retainer (9) from
radio rack (5). Discard locknuts (7).
2. Remove two screws (1) and retainer (2) from cargo floor (6) and left brace (11) and pull insulation (3)
away from radio rack (5).
3. Remove three screws (13), clamps (14), and two antenna cables (4) from wheelhouse (16) and cargo
floor (6).
4. Remove three nuts (17), lockwashers (18), clamps (15), and two antenna cables (4) from tower
capscrews (19). Discard lockwashers (18).
5. Disconnect two antenna cables (4) from antenna (12).
1. Connect two antenna cables (4) to antenna (12) and route in approximate mounting location.
2. Install three clamps (15) and antenna cables (4) on tower capscrews (19) with three lockwashers (18)
and nuts (17).
3. Install three clamps (14) on two antenna cables (4) and install three clamps (14) on wheelhouse (16)
with screws (13).
4. Route antenna cables (4) under insulation (3) and install insulation (3) and retainer (2) on cargo
floor (6) and left brace (11) with two screws (1).
5. Install insulation retainer (9) on radio rack (5) with two washers (8), capscrews (10) washers (8), and
locknuts (7). Tighten capscrews (10) to 15 lb-ft (20 N•m).
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