TM 9-2320-387-24-2
11-9. DOOR LATCH ADJUSTMENT
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This task covers:
a. Exterior Handle Adjustment
b. Interior Handle Adjustment
c. Locking Rod Adjustment
INITIAL SETUP:
Applicable Models
Manual References
Ml114
TM 9-2320-387-24P
Tools
General mechanic’s tool kit:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
Equipment Condition
Door latch cover removed (para. 11-6).
Maintenance
Level
Unit
a. Exterior Handle Adjustment
1.
Loosen nut (4).
2.
Remove capscrew (2) and boss (3) from latch (1).
3.
Adjust boss (3) until rod (5) contacts end of slot, (6) with door handle (18) in contact with lower
flange (19) and bolt hole in boss (3) aligns with threaded hole in latch (1).
4.
Install capscrew (2) on boss (3) and tighten nut (4).
b. Interior Handle Adjustment
1.
Close latch (1).
2.
Tighten or loosen nut, (14) until handle (18) releases
latch (1) prior to detent pin (9) bottoming in
recess of lock rod (12).
c. Locking Rod Adjustment
1.
Loosen two nuts (7) on clevises
(8).
2.
Remove two screws (13) and clevises (8) from locking rod bracket (11).
3.
Position detent pin (9) to upper hole (17) in detent bracket (10).
4.
Adjust clevises (8) until lock pawls (16) are If2 in. (12.7 mm) from door channel (15) and bolt holes in
clevises (8) align with threaded holes in locking rod bracket (11).
5.
Install clevises (8) on locking rod bracket. (11) with two screws (13).
6.
Tighten two nuts (7) on clevises (8).
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