TM-9-2320-280-34 HMMWV Direct Support & General Support Maintenance Manual Download
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TM 9-2320-280-34 12-18. FRONT SUSPENSION FRONT CROSSMEMBER REPLACEMENT This task covers: a. Removal b. Installation INITIAL SETUP: Tools Equipment Condition General mechanic's tool kit: * Radiator removed (TM 9-2320-280-20). automotive (Appendix G, Item 1) * Right front upper control arm removed (TM 9-2320-280-20). Materials/Parts * Lower radiator tube removed (TM 9-2320-280-20). Three lockwashers (Appendix E, Item 71) * Right front caliper to tee brake line removed Thirteen locknuts (Appendix E, Item 50) (TM 9-2320-280-20). Sealing compound (Appendix B, Item 53) * Lower control arms removed (TM 9-2320-280-20). Differential removed (para. 9-5). Manual References * Differential support brackets and side mounting TM 9-2320-280-20 brackets removed (para. 12-16). TM 9-2320-280-24P Maintenance Level Direct support a. Removal 1. Remove three capscrews (4), lockwashers (3), washers (2), and pull steering gear (1) away from left frame rail (5). Discard lockwashers (3). 2. Remove three capscrews (12) and vent line clamps (11) from rear crossmember (17). NOTE Note direction of capscrews for installation. 3. Remove four locknuts (15), washers (16), capscrews (19), washers (16), and vent line bracket (20) from rear crossmember (17) and right frame rail (10). Discard locknuts (15). 4. Remove three locknuts (9), washers (7), capscrews (8), washers (7), and vent line bracket (6) from rear crossmember (17) and frame rail (5). Discard locknuts (9). 5. Remove capscrew (21) and washer (22) from rear crossmember (17) and frame rail (5). 6. Remove six locknuts (18), washers (14), capscrews (13), and washers (14) from rear crossmember (17) and left and right rear crossmember mounting brackets (23). Discard locknuts (18). 7. Slide rear crossmember (17) and left and right crossmember mounting brackets (23) down and out from under vehicle. 8. Remove left and right crossmember mounting brackets (23) from rear crossmember (17). 12-28