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(F) Spring Towers

NOTE:
USE WARRANTY DEALER CODING: 5A306, AS BASIC PART NO.

Inspect the rivets for looseness. Replace any loose or poorly seated rivets using the following procedure.

1. Remove damaged or loose rivet:

a. Drill a 3.175 mm (1/8") hole through the rivet.

b. Redrill the same hole through the shank of the rivet with a 9.525 mm (3/8") drill.

c. Remove the rivet head with an air chisel.

d. Drive out the rivet with a punch and hammer.

CAUTION:
DO NOT REMOVE THE FASTENER WITH A CUTTING TORCH BECAUSE DAMAGE TO THE FRAME STRUCTURE IS LIKELY TO RESULT.

2. Line ream the hole to the replacement bolt size of 11.113 mm (7/16").

3. Clean hole of burrs after reaming so that the bolt head and nut will seat properly.

4. Install a new Bolt (56561-S2) and Nut (382400-S2), and torque to 89 +/- 13 Nm (66 +/- 10 lb-ft).