TM 9-2320-280-34
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
Differential support brackets and side
mounting brackets removed (para. 12-16).
General mechanic's tool kit:
Rear lower control arms removed
automotive (Appendix G, Item 1)
(TM 9-2320-280-20).
Materials/Parts
General Safety Instructions
Eight locknuts (Appendix E, Item 65)
Crossmember must be supported during
Two locknuts (Appendix E, Item 66)
removal.
Manual References
Maintenance Level
TM 9-2320-280-20
Direct support
TM 9-2320-280-24P
Equipment Condition
Rear-front tiedown brackets removed (para.
12-15).
Differential removed (para. 9-5).
a. Removal
1.
Remove two locknuts (2), washers (3), and capscrews (5), washers (3), and parking brake caliper and
mounting bracket (1) from front crossmember (6). Move caliper and mounting bracket (1) away from
front crossmember (6). Discard locknuts (2).
2.
Remove three capscrews (9), clamps (7), brake line (8), and vent line (11) from front
crossmember (6).
3.
Disconnect brake line (8) from tee (10) and tube coupling (4). Remove brake line (8).
4.
Remove two locknuts (18), washers (19), capscrews (21), washers (19), and radius rods (20) from
crossmember mounting brackets (17). Discard locknuts (18).
WARNING
Crossmember must be supported during removal. Failure to
support crossmember during removal may cause injury to
personnel or damage to equipment.
5.
Loosen two nuts (12) and four locknuts (22) on front crossmember (6) and crossmember mounting
brackets (17).
6.
Slide front crossmember (6) down and out from under vehicle.
7.
Remove two locknuts (12), washers (13), capscrews (14), and washers (13) from crossmember
mounting brackets (17) and front crossmember (6). Discard locknuts (12).
8.
Remove four locknuts (22), washers (16), capscrews (15), washers (16), and two crossmember
mounting brackets (17) from front crossmember (6). Discard locknuts (22).
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