TM 9-2320-387-24-2
24-6. FRONT SUSPENSION BRACE REPLACEMENT
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
General mechanic’s tool kit:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
Materials/Parts
Three locknuts (Appendix G, Item 156)
Equipment Condition
Winch removed (Ml113 only) (para. 12-27).
General Safety Instrucions
Lower control arm must be supported during
removal and installation.
Manual References
Maintenance Level
TM 9-2320-387-24P
Direct support
WARNING
Lower control arm must be supported during removal and
installation. Failure to support lower control arm may cause
injury to personnel or damage to equipment.
NOTE
Replacement procedures for left and right front suspension braces
2 covers the left front
are basically the same. This procedurt
suspension brace.
va.Removal]
5
1.
Remove two locknuts (lo), washers Cl?), capscrews (
extension (12). Discard locknuts (10).
11, and washers (2) from brace (7) and frame
2. Remove locknut (5), washer (41, capscrew (91, washer (8), and brace (7) from lower control arm (6)
and crossmember (3). Discard locknut (5).
b. Installation
1.
Install brace (7) on crossmember (3) and lower control arm (6) with washer (81, capscrew (91,
washer (41, and locknut (5). Do not tighten locknut (5).
2.
Install brace (7) on frame extension (12) with two washers (21, capscrews Cl), washers (111, and
locknuts (10). Do not tighten locknuts (10).
3.
Tighten locknut (5) to 260 lb-ft (353 Nom) and two locknuts (10) to 178 lb-R (241 N-m).
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