TB 9-2320-335-13&P
24-16.1. FRONT SUSPENSION FRONT CROSSMEMBER MAINTENANCE
(SERIAL NUMBERS 300000 AND ABOVE)
This task covers:
a. Removal
c.
Installation
b. Inspection
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
Equipment Condition
General mechanic's tool kit:
Radiator removed (para. 3-62.1).
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
Front lower control arms removed
Maintenance and repair shop equipment:
(TM 9-2320-387-24-1).
automotive (Appendix B, Item 2)
Horn removed (para. 4-26.1).
Front differential removed (para. 21-4.1)
Materials/Parts
Differential support brackets and side
Fifteen locknuts (Appendix A, Item 114.4)
mounting brackets removed (para. 24-15.1).
Front brake lines removed (para. 7-7.1).
Manual References
TM 9-2320-387-24-1
a. Removal
1.
Remove four locknuts (4), washers (5), capscrews (13), washers (12), and two splash shield brackets (3)
from frame rails (23). Discard locknuts (4).
2.
Remove locknut (22), washer (21), screw (17), clamp (18), and harness (16) from front
crossmember (20). Discard locknut (22).
3.
Remove four locknuts (2), washers (1), capscrews (9), and washers (11) from front crossmember (20)
and two frame rails (23). Discard locknuts (2).
4.
Remove six locknuts (6), washers (7), capscrews (15), washers (14), and brake line brackets (8) from
front crossmember (20) and left and right front crossmember mounting brackets (10). Discard
locknuts (6).
5.
Slide crossmember (20) and mounting brackets (10) down and out from under vehicle.
b. Inspection
Inspect edge protector (19). Replace if damaged.
b. Installation
1.
Install left and right crossmember mounting brackets (10) on front crossmember (20).
2.
Install front crossmember (20) and two mounting brackets (10) on frame rails (23) with four
washers (11), capscrews (9), washers (1), and locknuts (2).
3.
Install brake line brackets (8) and left and right crossmember mounting brackets (10) on front
crossmember with six washers (7), locknuts (6), washers (14) and capscrews (15).
4.
Install two splash shield brackets (3) on frame rails (23) with four washers (12), capscrews (13),
washers (5), and locknuts (4).
5.
Install harness (16) on front crossmember (20) with clamp (18) and screw (17), washer (21), and
locknut (22).
6.
Tighten four locknuts (2).
7.
Tighten four locknuts (4) and six locknuts (6).
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