TM-9-2320-387-24 HMMWV Direct Support & General Support Maintenance Manual Volume 2 Download
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TM 9-2320-387-24-2 24-6. FRONT SUSPENSION BRACE REPLACEMENT This task covers: a. Removal b. Installation INITIAL SETUP: Tools General mechanic’s tool kit: automotive (Appendix B, Item 1) Materials/Parts Three locknuts (Appendix G, Item 156) Equipment Condition Winch removed (Ml113 only) (para. 12-27). General Safety Instrucions Lower control arm must be supported during removal and installation. Manual References Maintenance Level TM 9-2320-387-24P Direct support 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. NOTE Replacement procedures for left and right front suspension braces 2 covers the left front are basically the same. This procedurt suspension brace. va.Removal] 5 1. Remove two locknuts (lo), washers Cl?), capscrews ( extension (12). Discard locknuts (10). 11, and washers (2) from brace (7) and frame 2. Remove locknut (5), washer (41, capscrew (91, 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 (81, capscrew (91, washer (41, and locknut (5). Do not tighten locknut (5). 2. Install brace (7) on frame extension (12) with two washers (21, capscrews Cl), washers (111,and locknuts (10). Do not tighten locknuts (10). 3. Tighten locknut (5) to 260 lb-ft (353 Nom) and two locknuts (10) to 178 lb-R (241 N-m). 24-4