TM 9-2320-387-24-2
24- 18. REAR SUSPENSION
FRONT CROSSMEMBER REPLACEMENT
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This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
TOOIS
General mechanic’s tool kit:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
Materials/Parts
Ten locknuts (Appendix G, Item 174)
Manual References
TM 9-2320-387-24P
Equipment Condition
l Rear-front tiedown brackets removed
(para. 24-14).
l Differential removed (para. 21-5).
l Differential support brackets and side mounting
brackets removed (para. 24-15).
l Rear lower control arms removed (para. 6-26).
General Safety Instructions
Crossmember must be supported during removal.
Maintenance
Level
Direct support
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a. Removal
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1.
Remove three capscrews (11, clamps (41, brake line (51, and vent line (6) from front crossmember (3).
2.
Disconnect brake line (5) from tube coupling (2).
3.
Remove two locknuts (131, washers (14), capscrews (161, washers (141, and radius rods (15) from
crossmember mounting brackets (12). Discard locknuts (13).
WARNING
Crossmember must be supported during removal. Failure to
support crossmember during removal may cause injury to
personnel or damage to equipment.
4.
Loosen two locknuts (7) and four locknuts (17) on front crossmember (3) and two crossmember
mounting brackets (12).
5.
Slide front crossmember (3) down and out from under vehicle.
6.
Remove two locknuts (71, washers (8), capscrews (9), and washers (8) from crossmember mounting
brackets (12) and front crossmember (3). Discard locknuts (7).
7.
Remove four locknuts (171, washers (111, capscrews (101, washers (111, and two crossmember
mounting brackets (12) from front crossmember (3). Discard locknuts (17).
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