Frame Maintenance Instructions (Cont)
13-14. FRONT INTERMEDIATE CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (M983).
This task covers:
a. Removal
c. Follow-on Maintenance
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP
Models
Equipment Condition
M983
TM or Para
Condition Description
Test Equipment
TM 9-2320-279-10 Shut off engine.
None
TM 9-2320-279-20 No. 4 air reservoir removed.
Special Tools
TM 9-2320-279-20 Battery box removed.
TM 9-2320-279-20 Propeller shaft between
None
transfer case and No. 2 axle
Supplies
removed.
None
TM 9-2320-279-20 No. 1 air manifold removed.
Personnel Required
Special Environmental Conditions
MOS 63W, Wheel vehicle repairer (2)
None
References
Genre-al Safety Instructions
None
Wheels chocked.
Level of Maintenance
Direct Support
a. Removal.
(1) Remove two nuts (1), lockwashers (2), screws (3), and clamps (4).
(2) Slide wiring harness (5) away from crossmember (6).
(3) Soldier A and Soldier B remove 16 locknuts (7), screws (8), and two brackets (9) from
gussets (10).
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