TM 9-2320-280-34
ABOVE)
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
Applicable Models
Equipment Condition
M1026, M1026A1, M1036, M1038, M1038A1,
Winch removed (TM 9-2320-280-20).
M1042, M1044, M1044A1, M1046, M1046A1
General Safety Instructions
(serial numbers 100,000 and above)
Lower control arm must be supported during
Tools
removal and installation.
General mechanic's tool kit:
Maintenance Level
automotive (Appendix G, Item 1)
Direct support
Materials/Parts
Three locknuts (Appendix E, Item 63)
Manual References
TM 9-2320-280-20
TM 9-2320-280-24P
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
The procedures for removing and installing the left and right
front suspension braces are the same. This procedure covers the
left front suspension brace.
a. Removal
1.
Remove two locknuts (10), washers (11), capscrews (1), and washers (2) from brace (7) and frame
extension (12). Discard locknuts (10).
2.
Remove locknut (5), washer (4), capscrew (9), 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 (8), capscrew (9),
washer (4), and locknut (5). Do not tighten locknut (5).
2.
Install brace (7) on frame extension (12) with two washers (2), capscrews (1), washers (11), and
locknuts (10). Do not tighten locknuts (10).
3.
Tighten locknut (5) to 260 lb-ft (353 Nm) and two locknuts (10) to 178 lb-ft (241 Nm).
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