Frame Rail Extension and Reinforcement Replacement
TM 9-2320-363-34-1 · Chapter 8 — Frame and Towing Attachments Maintenance
This task covers: a. Removal b. Cleaning c. Inspection d. Installation
Tools and Special Equipment: Equipment Condition (Cont):
Shop Equipment, SC 4910-95-CL-A31 Reference Condition Description
Tool Kit, SC 5180-90-CL-N05
Page 9-8 Front Spring Hangers
Personnel Required: (3) Removed
References: Page 8-7 Front Engine Mount
Support Removed
TM 9-2320-363-20
General Safety Instructions:
Equipment Condition:
Reference Condition Description WARNING
TM 9-2320-363-20 Power Steering Frame rail reinforcement
Reservoir and Hoses weighs 100 lb (45.4 kg). Use
Removed minimum of three personnel to
remove or install parts from or
TM 9-2320-363-20 Water Filter Adapter and on frame rail reinforcement.
Bracket Removed Failure to do so could result in
TM 9-2320-363-20 Transmission Oil Cooler injury to personnel.
Removed
Page 8-10 Front Crossmember
Removed
1. REMOVE NUT (1) AND CLAMP (2) FROM POWER STEERING RESERVOIR PLATE (3),
2. REMOVE SIX NUTS (4), SIX WASHERS (5), SIX CAPSCREWS (6), AND SIX WASHERS (7).
3. REMOVE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR PLATE (3) FROM BETWEEN FRAME RAIL REINFORCEMENT (8) AND FRAME RAIL (9).
4. INSTALL ANY TWO WASHERS (7), TWO CAPSCREWS (6), TWO WASHERS (5), AND TWO NUTS (4) HAND-TIGHT IN FRAME RAIL REINFORCEMENT (8) AND FRAME RAIL (9).
5. REMOVE TWO NUTS (10), TWO WASHERS (11), AND TWO SCREWS (12).
6. REMOVE THREE NUTS (13), THREE WASHERS (14), THREE CAPSCREWS (15), AND THREE WASHERS (16).
7. REMOVE FRAME RAIL EXTENSION (17) FROM BETWEEN FRAME RAIL REINFORCEMENT (8) AND FRAME RAIL (9).
Frame rail reinforcement weighs 100 lb (45.4 kg). Use minimum of three personnel to remove parts from frame rail reinforcement. Failure to do so could result in injury to personnel.
8. WITH TWO PERSONNEL HOLDING FRAME RAIL REINFORCEMENT (8), REMOVE TWO NUTS (4), TWO WASHERS (5), TWO CAPSCREWS (6), TWO WASHERS (7), AND FRAME RAIL REINFORCEMENT (8).
In steps 9 and 10, note position of capscrews prior to removal to aid in installation.
9. REMOVE TWO NUTS (18), TWO WASHERS (19), TWO CAPSCREWS (20), TWO WASHERS (21), AND STIFFENER (22).
10. REMOVE FIVE NUTS (23), FIVE WASHERS (24), FIVE CAPSCREWS (25), FIVE WASHERS (26), AND BRACKET (27). SET BRACKET ASIDE.
11. REMOVE TRANSMISSION COOLER MOUNTING PLATE (28) FROM BETWEEN FRAME RAIL REINFORCEMENT (29) AND FRAME RAIL (30).
12. INSTALL ANY TWO WASHERS (26), TWO CAPSCREWS (25), TWO WASHERS (24), AND TWO NUTS (23) HAND-TIGHT IN FRAME RAIL REINFORCEMENT (29) AND FRAME RAIL (30).
13. REMOVE SIX NUTS (31), SIX WASHERS (32), SIX CAPSCREWS (33), AND SIX WASHERS (34),
14. REMOVE FRAME RAIL EXTENSION (35) FROM BETWEEN FRAME RAIL REINFORCEMENT (29) AND FRAME RAIL (30).
15. WITH TWO PERSONNEL HOLDING FRAME RAIL REINFORCEMENT (29), REMOVE TWO NUTS (23), TWO WASHERS (24), TWO CAPSCREWS (25), TWO WASHERS (26), AND FRAME RAIL REINFORCEMENT (29).
16. REMOVE TWO NUTS (36), TWO WASHERS (37), TWO CAPSCREWS (38), TWO WASHERS (39), AND STIFFENER (40).
Use general cleaning methods to clean all parts (page 2-30).
Inspect all parts for wear or damage.
Steps 1 thru 8 are for right side only. Steps 9 thru 17 are for ieft side only.
1. INSTALL STIFFENER (1), TWO WASHERS (2), TWO CAPSCREWS (3), TWO WASHERS (4), AND TWO NUTS (5).
Frame rail reinforcement weighs 100 lb (45.4 kg). Use minimum of three personnel to install parts on frame raii reinforcement. Failure to do so could result in injury to personnel.
2. WITH TWO PERSONNEL HOLDING FRAME RAIL REINFORCEMENT (6), INSTALL TWO WASHERS (7), TWO CAPSCREWS (8), TWO WASHERS (9), AND TWO NUTS (10) HAND-TIGHT.
3. INSTALL FRAME RAIL EXTENSION (11) BETWEEN FRAME RAIL (12) AND FRAME RAIL REINFORCEMENT (6).
4. INSTALL SIX WASHERS (13), SIX CAPSCREWS (14), SIX WASHERS (15), AND SIX NUTS (16). DO NOT TIGHTEN NUTS.
5. REMOVE TWO NUTS (10), TWO WASHERS (9), TWO CAPSCREWS (8), AND TWO WASHERS (7).
6. INSTALL TRANSMISSION COOLER MOUNTING PLATE (17) BETWEEN FRAME RAIL (12) AND FRAME RAIL REINFORCEMENT (6).
7. INSTALL BRACKET (18), FIVE WASHERS (7), FIVE CAPSCREWS (8), FIVE WASHERS (9), AND FIVE NUTS (10).
8. TIGHTEN NUTS (10 AND 16).
9. INSTALL STIFFENER (1 9), TWO WASHERS (20), TWO CAPSCREWS (21), TWO WASHERS (22), AND TWO NUTS (23).
10. WITH TWO PERSONNEL HOLDING FRAME RAIL REINFORCEMENT (24), INSTALL TWO WASHERS (25), TWO CAPSCREWS (26), TWO WASHERS (27), AND TWO NUTS (28) HAND-TIGHT.
11. INSTALL FRAME RAIL EXTENSION (29) BETWEEN FRAME RAIL (30) AND FRAME RAIL REINFORCEMENT (24).
12. INSTALL THREE WASHERS (31), THREE CAPSCREWS (32), THREE WASHERS (33), AND THREE NUTS (34). DO NOT TIGHTEN NUTS.
13. INSTALL TWO SCREWS (35), TWO WASHERS (36), AND TWO NUTS (37).
14. REMOVE TWO NUTS (28), TWO WASHERS (27), TWO CAPSCREWS (26), AND TWO WASHERS (25).
15. INSTALL POWER STEERING RESERVOIR PLATE (38) BETWEEN FRAME RAIL (30) AND FRAME RAIL REINFORCEMENT (24).
16. INSTALL SIX WASHERS (25), SIX CAPSCREWS (26), SIX WASHERS (27), AND SIX NUTS (28).
17. TIGHTEN NUTS (28 AND 34).
18. INSTALL CLAMP (39) AND NUT (40) ON POWER STEERING RESERVOIR PLATE (38).
Install power steering reservoir and hoses (TM 9-2320-363-20). Install water filter adapter and bracket (TM 9-2320-363-20). Install transmission oil cooler (TM 9-2320-363-20). Install front crossmember (page 8-10). Install front spring hangers (page 9-8). Install front engine mount support (page 8-7).
