TM 9-2320-387-24-2
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FRONT SUSPENSION
REAR CROSSMEMBER REPLACEMENT
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
General mechanic’s tool kit:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
Materials/Parts
Three lockwashers (Appendix G, Item 193)
Thirteen locknuts (Appendix G, Item 164)
Sealing compound (Appendix C, Item 69)
Manual References
TM 9-2320-387-24P
Equipment Condition
l Radiator removed (para. 3-62).
l Right front upper control arm removed (para. 6-25).
l Lower radiator tube removed (para. 3-71).
l Right front caliper-to-tee brake line removed
(para. 7-7).
l Lower control arms removed (para. 6-26).
l Differential removed (para. 21-5).
l Differential support brackets and side mounting
brackets removed (para. 24-W.
Maintenance Level
Direct support
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Remove three capscrews (41, lockwashers (31, and washers (2) and pull steering gear (1) away from
left frame rail (5). Discard lockwashers (3).
Remove three capscrews (12) and vent line clamps (11) from rear crossmember (17).
NOTE
Note direction of capscrews for installation.
Remove four locknuts (151, washers (161, capscrews (191, washers (161, and vent line bracket (20)
from rear crossmember (17) and right frame rail (10). Discard locknuts (15).
Remove three locknuts (9), washers (7), capscrews (81, washers (71, and vent line bracket (6) from
crossmember (17) and frame rail (5). Discard locknuts (9).
Remove capscrew (21) and washer (22) from rear crossmember (17) and frame rail (5).
Remove six locknuts (181, washers (14), capscrews (131, and washers (14) from rear
crossmember (17) and left and right rear crossmember mounting brackets (23). Discard
locknuts (18).
Slide rear crossmember (17) and left and right crossmember mounting brackets (23) down and out
from under vehicle.
Remove left and right crossmember mounting brackets (23) from rear crossmember (17).
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