TM-9-2320-280-20 HMMWV Technical Manual Unit Maintenance Volume 3 Download
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11-136. REAR STEPS RETAINING CABLE REPLACEMENT This task covers: a. Removal b. Installation Manual References TM 9-2320-280-10 TM 9-2320-280-24P Equipment Condition • Rear steps raised (TM 9-2320-280-10). • Litter stowage door open (TM 9-2320-280-10). General Safety Instructions Rear steps must be raised before disconnecting retractor lever from rear steps. WARNING Rear steps must be raised before disconnecting retractor lever from rear steps. Failure to do this may cause injury to personnel and damage to equipment. NOTE The procedure for replacing left and right retaining cables are basically the same. This procedure covers the left retaining cable. a. Removal 1. Remove locknut (6), washer (7), socket head screw (11), large washer (10), retaining cable (3), and retractor lever (9) from rear steps (8). Discard locknut (6). 2. Lower rear steps (TM 9-2320-280-10). 3. Remove locknut (1), washer (2), socket head screw (5), large washer (4), and retaining cable (3) from body (12). Discard locknut (1). TM 9-2320-280-20-3 11-198 Change 2 INITIAL SETUP: Applicable Models M996, M996A1, M997, M997A1, M997A2 Tools General mechanic’s tool kit: automotive (Appendix B, Item 1) Materials/Parts Two locknuts (Appendix G, Item 128) b. Installation 1. Install retaining cable (3) on body (12) with large washer (4), socket head screw (5), washer (2), and locknut (1). Tighten screw (5) to 37 lb-ft (50 N•m). 2. Raise rear steps (TM 9-2320-280-10). 3. Install retractor lever (9) and retaining cable (3) on rear steps (8) with large washer (10), socket head screw (11), washer (7), and locknut (6). Tighten screw (11) to 31 lb-ft (42 N•m).