TM-9-2320-280-34 HMMWV Direct Support & General Support Maintenance Manual Download
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TM 9-2320-280-34 12-7. FRONT SUSPENSION BRACE REPLACEMENT (SERIALNUMBERS 100,000 AND ABOVE) This task covers: a. Removal b. Installation INITIAL SETUP: Applicable Models Equipment Condition M1026, M1026A1, M1036, M1038, M1038A1, Winch removed (TM 9-2320-280-20). M1042, M1044, M1044A1, M1046, M1046A1 (serial numbers 100,000 and above) General Safety Instructions Lower control arm must be supported during Tools removal and installation. General mechanic's tool kit: automotive (Appendix G., Item 1) Maintenance Level Direct support Materials/Parts Three locknuts (Appendix E, Item 57) Manual References TM 9-2320-280-20 TM 9-2320-280-24P WARNING Lower control arm must be supported during removal and installa- tion. Failure to support lower control arm may cause injury to personnel or damage to equipment. NOTE The procedures for removing and installing the left and right front suspension braces are the same. This procedure covers the left front suspension brace. a. Removal 1. Remove two locknuts (10), washers (11), capscrews (1), and washers (2) from brace (7) and frame extension (12). Discard locknuts (10). 2. Remove locknut (5), washer (4), capscrew (9), washer (8), and brace (7) from lower control arm (6) and crossmember (3). Discard locknut (5). b. Installation 1. Install brace (7) on crossmember (3) and lower control arm (6) with washer (8), capscrew (9), washer (4), and locknut (5). Do not tighten locknut (5). 2. Install brace (7) on frame extension (12) with two washers (2), capscrews (1), washers (11), and locknuts (10). Do not tighten locknuts (10). 3. Tighten locknut (5) to 260 lb-ft (353 N.m) and two locknuts (10) to 178 lb-ft (241 N.m). 12-6