TM-9-2320-280-20 HMMWV Technical Manual Unit Maintenance Volume 3 Download
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11-135. REAR STEPS LATCH ASSEMBLY MAINTENANCE This task covers: a. Removal c. Adjustment b. Installation a. Removal 1. Open split ring (7) from release cable (8) and latch (5). 2. Remove three locknuts (2), washers (3), capscrews (6), shim (4), and latch (5) from step frame (9). Discard locknuts (2). NOTE The procedure for replacing left and right latch assemblies is basically the same. This procedure covers the right latch assembly. INITIAL SETUP: Applicable Models M996, M996A1, M997, M997A1, M997A2 T ools General mechanic’s tool kit: automotive (Appendix B, Item 1) Materials/Parts Three locknuts (Appendix G, Item 70) Manual References TM 9-2320-280-10 TM 9-2320-280-24P Equipment Condition Rear steps lowered (TM 9-2320-280-10). b. Installation 1. Install shim (4) and latch (5) on step frame (9) with three capscrews (6), washers (3), and locknuts (2). Tighten locknuts (2) to 6 lb-ft (8 N•m). 2. Install release cable (8) on latch (5) with split ring (7) and close split ring (7). c. Adjustment 1. Loosen six locknuts (2) on latch (5) from step frame (9). 2. Raise rear steps (TM 9-2320-280-10) and ensure step latches (5) are engaged on strikers (1). 3. Press rear step assembly firmly against body (10), hold in place, and tighten six locknuts (2) on latches (5) and step frame (9). 4. Lower rear steps (TM 9-2320-280-10) and tighten six locknuts (2) to 6 lb-ft (8 N•m). 5. If latches (5) do not center on strikers (1), add or remove shims (4). TM 9-2320-280-20-3 11-196 Change 2