TM-9-2320-280-34

TRUCK, UTILITY: M998 SERIES

TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE

JANUARY 1996

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TM 9-2320-280-34

12-18. FRONT SUSPENSION FRONT CROSSMEMBER REPLACEMENT

b. Installation

1.

Install left and right rear crossmember mounting brackets (20) on rear crossmember (14).

2.

Install rear crossmember (14) on frame rails (1) and (6).

3.

Apply sealing compound to capscrew (18) and secure rear crossmember (14) on frame rail (1) with

washer (19) and capscrew (18).

4.

Secure rear crossmember (14) on frame rail (1) with vent line bracket (2), three washers (3),

capscrews (4), washers (3), and locknuts (5).

5.

Install rear crossmember (14) and vent line bracket (17) on frame rail (6) with four washers (13),

capscrews (16), washers (13), and locknuts (12).

6.

Install six washers (10), capscrews (9), washers (10), and locknuts (15) on rear crossmember (14)

and left and right mounting brackets (20).

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