TM 9-2320-279-34-2
Frame Maintenance Instructions (Cont)
13-11. FRONT TANDEM CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
c. Follow-on Maintenance
INITIALSETUP
Models
All
Test Equipment
None
Special Tools
None
Supplies
Oil, lubricating, Item 31, Appendix C
Ties, cable, plastic, Item 65, Appendix C
Personnel Required
MOS 63W, Wheel vehicle repairer (2)
Equipment Condition
TM or Para
Condition Description
TM 9-2320-279-20 Front brake relay valve
removed.
TM 9-2320-279-20 Front cable tensioner
removed. (Optional on
M977, M978, and M985).
TM 9-2320-279-20 Front propeller shaft
removed.
TM 9-2320-279-20 Batteries disconnected.
Special Environmental Conditions
None
References
None
General Safely Instruction
None
Level of Maintenance
Direct Support
a.
Removal.
NOTE
Remove hose brackets, clips, and plastic cable ties as required.
There are two models of vehicles. Model A contains a torque rod with no spacers.
Model B uses spacers for torque rod installation. Do steps (1) and (2) for Model A. DO
steps (2.1) thru (2.3) for Model B.
(1)
Remove four screws (1), four locknuts (2), and eight washers (3) from torque rod (4).
(2)
Remove torque rod (4) and front mounting plate (5).
Change 2
13-31
