TM-9-2320-280-34 HMMWV Direct Support & General Support Maintenance Manual Download
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TM 9-2320-280-34 12-6. FRONT SUSPENSION BRACE REPLACEMENT This task covers: a. Removal b. Installation INITIAL SETUP: Applicable Models Equipment Condition All models except M1026, M1026A1, M1036, Winch removed (TM 9-2320-280-20). M1038, M1038A1, M1042, M1044, M1044A1, M1046, M1046A1 (serial numbers 100,000 General Safety Instructions M1046 M1046A1 (serial numbers 100,000 Lower control arm must be supported during removal and installation. Tools General mechanic's tool kit: Maintenance Level automotive (Appendix G, Item 1) Direct support Materials/Parts Two locknuts (Appendix E, Item 58) 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. a. Removal 1. Remove locknut (1), washer (2), capscrew (3), and washer (2) from brace (4) and frame rail (10). Discard locknut (1). 2. Remove locknut (9), washer (6), capscrew (5), washer (6), and brace (4) from lower control arm (8) and crossmember (7). Discard locknut (9). b. Installation 1. Install brace (4) on crossmember (7) and lower control arm (8) with washer (6), capscrew (5), washer (6), and locknut (9). 2. Install brace (4) on frame rail (10) with washer (2), capscrew (3), washer (2), and locknut (1). 3. Tighten locknut (9) to 260 lb-ft (353 N.m) and locknut (1) to 178 lb-ft (241 N.m). 12-4