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(H) Axle Pivot Brackets

NOTE:
USE WARRANTY DEALER CODING: 3B178, AS BASIC PART NO.

Inspect and retorque all axle pivot bracket bolts (torque values may vary by model - refer to the appropriate light truck Service Manual for proper torque specifications).

NOTE:
IF THE BOLT IS LOOSE AND THE BRACKET IS NOT CLAMPED TIGHTLY, INSPECT THE FRAME AND BRACKET HOLES FOR ELONGATION. IF A FRAME HOLE IS ELONGATED, THE ENTIRE FRAME MUST BE REPLACED. NO FRAME REPAIRS ARE AUTHORIZED ON THESE # 1 CROSSMEMBER HOLES.