TM-9-2320-280-34
TRUCK, UTILITY: M998 SERIES
TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE
JANUARY 1996
TM-9-2320-280-34 - Page 585 of 1258
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).
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