TM 9-2320-280-34
REPLACEMENT
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
Equipment Condition
General mechanic's tool kit:
Right engine splash shield removed
automotive (Appendix G, Item 1)
(TM 9-2320-280-20).
Materials/Parts
Maintenance Level
Two locknuts (Appendix E, Item 63)
Direct support
Eight locknuts (Appendix E, Item 65)
Two locknuts (Appendix E, Item 66)
Manual References
TM 9-2320-280-20
TM 9-2320-280-24P
NOTE
Vehicles with serial numbers 100,000 and above have new,
reinforced airlift brackets. Previous model airlift brackets will be
used on vehicles with serial numbers 99,999 and below only. Refer
to vehicle serial number before ordering replacement parts.
a. Removal
1.
Raise and support front of vehicle.
2.
Remove two locknuts (9), washers (10), and capscrews (4), from radiator support (8) and airlift
bracket (5). Discard locknuts (9).
3.
Remove two locknuts (16), washers (14), capscrews (12), washers (14), and disconnect upper control
arm (15) from two control arm brackets (3). Discard locknuts (16).
NOTE
Note direction of capscrews for installation.
4.
Remove eight locknuts (1), washers (2), capscrews (7), washers (2), control arm brackets (3),
shim(s) (13) if present, cooler line bracket (6), and airlift bracket (5) from frame rail (11). Discard
locknuts (1).
b. Installation
1.
Install airlift bracket (5), shim(s) (13) if removed, two control arm brackets (3), and cooler line
bracket (6) on frame rail (11) with eight washers (2), capscrews (7), washers (2), and locknuts (1).
Tighten locknuts (1) to 90 lb-ft (122 Nm).
2.
Install upper control arm (15) on two control arm brackets (3) with two washers (14),
capscrews (12), washers (14), and locknuts (16). Tighten locknuts (16) to 260 lb-ft (353 Nm).
3.
Install radiator support (8) on airlift bracket (5) with two capscrews (4), washers (10), and
locknuts (9). Tighten locknuts (9) to 37 lb-ft (50 Nm).
4.
Lower front of vehicle.
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