TB-9-2320-279-13-P-4

TRUCK, TRACTOR, LIGHT EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER (LET), 8X8, M983A2 LET

TECHNICAL BULLETIN; OPERATOR AND FIELD LEVEL

APRIL 2008

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FIELD MAINTENANCE

REAR CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

INITIAL SETUP:

Tools and Special Tools

Lifting Device, Minimum Capacity 500 lbs (227 kg)

Tool Kit, General Mechanic's: Automotive (WP

0081, Table 2, Item 5)

Wrench, Combination, 1 1/8 in. (WP 0081, Table 2,

Item 6)

Socket, 1 1/8 in. (WP 0081, Table 2, Item 6)

Materials/Parts

Locknut (WP 0084, Table 1, Item 5) Qty: 10

References

Parts Manual (Fig. 14)

Equipment Condition

Rear crossmember roller removed. (WP 0053)

Taillight brackets removed. (WP 0061)

Mounting bar and mud flap assembly removed

(refer to TM 9-2320-315-14&P).

REMOVAL

WARNING

Crossmember weighs 270 lbs (123 kg). Do not attempt to lift or move crossmember without

the aid of an assistant and a lifting device. Failure to comply may result in injury or death to

personnel.

1. Attach lifting device to crossmember (1).

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