TM 9-2320-387-24-2
I 24- 16. FRONT SUSPENSION FRONT CROSSMEMBER REPLACEMENT
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
TOOIS
General mechanic’s tool kit:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
Materials/Parts
Fourteen locknuts (Appendix G, Item 130)
Manual References
TM 9-2320-387-24P
Equipment Condition
l Front lower control arms removed (para. 6-26).
l Lower radiator hose removed (para. 3-72).
l Horn removed (para. 4-26).
l Radiator front mounting bracket removed
(para. 9-5).
l Differential removed (para. 21-5).
l Differential support brackets and side mounting
brackets removed (para. 2415).
Maintenance Level
Direct support
NOTE
Note direction of capscrews for installation.
1.
Remove four locknuts (11, washers (21, capscrews (31, washers (21, and two splash shield brackets (5)
from frame rails (4). Discard locknuts’(l).
2.
Remove screw (111, clamp (121, and harness (13) from front crossmember (14).
3.
Remove four locknuts (161, washers (6), capscrews (71, and washers (6) from front crossmember (14)
and two frame rails (4). Discard locknuts (16).
4.
Remove six locknuts (151, washers (101, capscrews (9), and washers (10) from front crossmember (14)
and left and right front crossmember mounting brackets (8). Discard locknuts (15).
5.
Slide front crossmember (14) and mounting brackets (8) down and out from under vehicle.
6.
Remove left and right mounting brackets (8) from crossmember (14).
b. Installation
1.
2.
3.
4.
Install left and right crossmember mounting brackets (8) on front crossmember (14).
Install front crossmember (14) and two mounting brackets (8) on frame rails (4) with four
washers (6), capscrews (71, washers (61, and locknuts (16).
Secure left and right mounting brackets (8) on front crossmember (14) with six washers (lo),
capscrews (91, washers (lo), and locknuts (15).
Install two splash shield brackets (5) on frame rails (4) with four washers (21, capscrews (3),
washers (2), and locknuts (1).
5.
Tighten four locknuts (16) to 260 lb-R (353 N-m).
6.
Tighten four locknuts (1) and six locknuts (15) to 90 lb-R (122 N-m).
7.
Install harness (13) on front crossmember (14) with clamp (12) and screw (11).
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