Removal and Replacement
FRAME MAINTENANCE - RIVET REMOVALCAUTION: Do not drill outside the rivet into the frame as that will weaken the frame.
NOTE: Rivets that are removed will be replaced with the next larger size bolts.
1. Drill a 3.17 mm (1/8 in) pilot hole through the rivet.
2. Drill a 8.73 mm (11/32 in) hole through the rivet.
3. Remove the rivet head.
4. Drive out the rivet with a punch.
5. Remove the support.
Frame Maintenance - Rivet Replacement
NOTE: Rivets that are removed will be replaced with the next larger size bolts.
1. CAUTION:
- Drill only where a rivet was removed.
- Reposition any fuel lines, brake lines, or wiring harnesses away from drill path as necessary.
Drill a bolt hole in the replacement support and the frame.
- Line drill a hole the size of the replacement bolt through the old rivet hole (10 mm [0.40 in] rivet=10.9 mm [7/16 in] replacement bolt, 11.1 mm [0.44 in] rivet=11.1 mm [1/2 in] replacement bolt).
2. Position the support.
3. CAUTION: Position bolt threads away from fuel lines, brake lines, or wiring harnesses.
Insert the bolts, nuts and washers (Property Class 10.9 metric [Grade 8]) in the drilled holes.
4. Tighten the bolts to the following values:
- 7/16 in - 57 Nm (42 lb-ft)
- 1/2 in - 88 Nm (65 lb-ft)