TB 9-2320-335-13&P
24-19.1. REAR SUSPENSION REAR CROSSMEMBER REPLACEMENT
(SERIAL NUMBERS 300000 AND ABOVE)
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
Equipment Condition
General mechanic's tool kit:
Rear brake adapter mounting plate removed
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
Maintenance and repair shop equipment:
Rear-rear tiedown brackets removed
automotive (Appendix B, Item 2)
(TM 9-2320-387-24-2).
Rear lower control arms removed
Materials/Parts
(TM 9-2320-387-24-1).
Eight locknuts (Appendix A, Item 88)
General Safety Instructions
Six locknuts (Appendix A, Item 114.4)
Crossmember must be supported during removal.
Manual References
Maintenance Level
TM 9-2320-387-24-1
TM 9-2320-387-24-2
Direct support
TM 9-2320-387-24P
a. Removal
WARNING
Crossmember must be supported during removal. Failure to
support crossmember during removal may cause injury to
personnel or damage to equipment.
1.
Remove eight locknuts (2), washers (3), capscrews (6), washers (5), and two brackets (4) from rear
crossmember (9) and two frame rails (1). Discard locknuts (2).
2.
Loosen six locknuts (7) on two rear crossmember mounting brackets (10) and rear crossmember (9).
3.
Slide rear crossmember (9) down and out from under vehicle.
4.
Remove six locknuts (7), washers (8), capscrews (12), washers (11), and two rear crossmember
mounting brackets (10) from rear crossmember (9). Discard locknuts (7).
b. Installation
1.
Install two crossmember mounting brackets (10) on rear crossmember (9) with six washers (11),
capscrews (12), washers (8), and locknuts (7).
2.
Install rear crossmember (9) and two brackets (4) on two frame rails (1) with four washers (5),
capscrews (6), washers (3), and locknuts (2).
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