TM 9-2320-279-34-2
Frame Maintenance Instructions (Cont)
13-15. FRONT INTERMEDIATE GUSSETS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (M983) (CONT).
a.
Removal.
b.
c.
(1)
Soldier A and Soldier B remove eight locknuts (1) and screws (2).
NOTE
Pulling device may be required if gusset is difficult to remove.
(2)
Soldier A and Soldier B remove right gusset (3).
NOTE
Some vehicles have quickedge on rear edge of right gusset. Do step (2.1) for these
vehicles.
(2.1) If damaged, remove quickedge (3.1) on right gusset (3).
(3)
Soldier A and Soldier B remove four locknuts (4), screws (5), and two left gussets (6).
Installation.
(1)
Soldier A and Soldier B install two left gussets (6) with four screws (5) and locknuts (4).
(1.1) If removed or not previously installed, install quickedge (3.1) on right gusset (3).
(2)
Soldier A and Soldier B install right gusset (3) with eight screws (2) and locknuts (1).
Follow -on Maintenance. Install front intermediate crossmember (para 13-14).
END OF TASK
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