TM-9-2320-280-20 HMMWV Technical Manual Unit Maintenance Volume 3 Download
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11-41. TAILGATE ARMOR PLATE REPLACEMENT This task covers: a. Removal b. Installation a. Removal 1. Remove nine capscrews (3), lockwashers (2), armor plate (1), and sound dampener (4) from tailgate (5). Discard lockwashers (2) and sound dampener (4). 2. Clean armor plate (1) to remove adhesive. INITIAL SETUP: Applicable Models All models except M996, M996A1, M997, M997A1, M997A2, M998, M998A1, M1035, M1035A1, M1035A2, M1037, M1038, M1038A1, M1042, M1097, M1097A1, M1097A2 Tools General mechanic’s tool kit: automotive (Appendix B, Item 1) Materials/Parts Nine lockwashers (Appendix G, Item 135) Sound dampener (Appendix G, Item 295) Manual References TM 9-2320-280-10 TM 9-2320-280-24P Equipment Condition Tailgate lowered (TM 9-2320-280-10). b. Installation 1. Peel paper backing (6) from sound dampener (4) and install sound dampener (4) on armor plate (1). 2. Install armor plate (1) on tailgate (5) with nine lockwashers (2) and capscrews (3). Tighten capscrews (3) to 6 lb-ft (8 N•m). FOLLOW-ON TASK: Raise and secure tailgate (TM 9-2320-280-10). TM 9-2320-280-20-3 Change 2 11-61