TM 9-2320-387-24-2
24- 19. REAR SUSPENSION
REAR CROSSMEMBER REPLACEMENT
1
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
Equipment Condition
General mechanic’s tool kit:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
Materials/Parts
l Differential
support
brackets and side mounting
brackets removed (para. 24-15).
l Rear-rear tiedown brackets removed (para. 24-12).
l Rear lower control arms removed (para 6-26).
Ten locknuts (Appendix G, Item 1741
Manual References
TM 9-2320-387-24P
General Safety Instructions
Crossmember
must be supported
during removal.
Maintenance
Level
Direct support
1
a. Removal
1
WARNING
Crossmember must be supported during removal. Failure to
support crossmember during removal may cause injury to
personnel or damage to equipment.
1.
Remove four locknuts (41, washers (31, capscrews (21, and washers (3) from rear crossmember (7) and
frame rails (11. Discard locknuts (4).
2.
Loosen six locknuts (9) on two rear crossmember mounting brackets (8) and rear crossmember (7).
3.
Slide rear crossmember (7) down and out from under vehicle.
4.
Remove six locknuts (91, washers (51, capscrews (6), washers (51, and two rear crossmember
mounting brackets (8) from rear crossmember (7). Discard locknuts (9).
b. Installation
1.
Install two crossmember
mounting
bracke& (8) on rear crossmember (7) with six washers (51,
capscrews (61, washers (5), and locknuts (9).
2.
Install rear crossmember (7) on frame rails (1) with four washers (31, capscrews (21, washers (31, and
locknuts (4). Tighten locknuts (41 to 260 lb-R (353 N-m).
3.
Tighten six locknuts (9) to 90 lb-R (122 N-m).
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