TM-9-2320-387-24 HMMWV Direct Support & General Support Maintenance Manual Volume 2 Download
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TM 9-2320-387-24-2 1 l-1 9. CARGO SHELL DOOR LATCH ROD MAINTENANCE This taskcovers: a. Removal c. Adjustment b. Installation INITIAL SETUP: Applicable Models Ml114 Manual References TM 9-2320-387-24P. Tools General mechanic’s tool kit: automotive (Appendix B, Item 1) EquipmentCondition Forward end of cargo shell door raised (para. 11-90). Materials/Parts Two pushnuts (Appendix G, Item 312) Maintenance Level Unit NOTE Maintenance procedures for all cargo shell door latch rods are basically the same. This procedure covers the left rear latch rod. [I 1. Remove pushnut (l), rod end clip (3), and latch rod (4) from pivot arm (2) on wire handle lock (5). Discard pushnut (1). 2. Remove pushnut (7), rod end clip (6), and latch rod (4) from door latch (8). Discard pushnut (7). -1 1. Connect latch rod (4) to door latch (8) with rod end clip (6). 2. Connect latch rod (4) to pivot arm (2) on wire handle lock (5) with rod end clip (3) and pushnut (1). 3. Close forward end of cargo door. rx&zzzl 1. Open rear end of cargo door. 2. Close both rear door latches (8) to check latch action. 3. Gently pull wire handle lock (5) and observe movement of door latches (8). If both door latches (8) unlatch at the same time, install pushnut (7) on latch rod (4); no adjustment is necessary. If door latches (8) do not unlatch at the same time, go to step 4. 4. Remove rod end clip (6) from rod (4) and door latch (8). Rotate rod adjuster (9) clockwise if door latch (8) unlatches after opposite latch (8), or rotate rod adjuster (9) counterclockwise if door latch (8) unlatches before opposite door latch (8). . 5. Repeat step 4 until both door latches (8) unlatch at the same time. 6. Install latch rod (4) on door latch (8) with rod end clip (6) and pushnut (7). 1 l-36