a. Removal
TM 9-2320-280-20-3
12-149. MORTAR AMMO CONTAINER MAINTENANCE
This task covers:
a. Removal
c. Assembly
b. Disassembly
d. Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
Applicable Models
Personnel Required
M998, M998A1, M1038, M1038A1
One mechanic
One assistant
Tools
General mechanic’s tool kit:
Manual References
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
TM 9-2320-280-10
TM 9-2320-280-24P
Materials/Parts
Tape (Appendix C, Item 50)
Equipment Condition
Sixteen locknuts (Appendix G, Item 65)
• Ready rack straps removed (para. 12-154).
Six locknuts (Appendix G, Item 69)
• Base plate strap removed (para. 12-150).
Thirty locknuts (Appendix G, Item 58)
• Tailgate lowered (TM 9-2320-280-10).
Twenty locknuts (Appendix G, Item 78)
• Cargo bulkhead removed (para. 10-53).
1. Remove four capscrews (3) and washers (4) from ammo container (2) and cargo floor (6).
2. Remove two locknuts (7), washers (8), capscrews (1), and washers (8) from ammo container (2) and
cargo floor (6). Discard locknuts (7).
3. Remove ammo container (2) and twenty-four washers (5) from cargo floor (6).
4. Remove tape from ammo container (2).
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