Left Hand Reinforcement Bracket Installation

CAUTION: PROPER EYE PROTECTION IS REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES WHEN PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES.

1. Ensure that batteries are still disconnected.

Figure No. 1 (LH):

2. Remove oil dipstick tube assembly (1). Refer to Figure 1 LH.

Figure No. 2 (LH):

3. Remove existing nuts (3), washers (2), and bolts (8). DISCARD. Refer to Figure 2 LH.

4. Weld crack using welding procedure, if necessary.

Figure No. 3 (LH):

5. Position bracket (6) on top flange area of frame rail. Refer to Figure 3 LH.

6. Install new bolts (8), washers (2), and nuts (3). Torque nuts (3) to 55-75 N-m (41-55 lbs.ft). Refer to Figure 3 LH.

7. Using bracket (6) as a template, drill through top of frame rail at holes A and B with 13/32" diameter high speed drill. A right angle drive is suggested. Refer to Figure 3 LH.

Figure No. 4 (LH):

8. Install new bolts (7), washers (5), and nuts (4). Torque nuts (4) to 30-40 N-m (22-30 lbs.ft.). Refer to Figure 4 LH.

9. Using bracket (6) as a template, enlarge hole C with 15/32" diameter high speed drill. Access through left-hand wheel opening is suggested. Refer to Figure 4 LH.

Figure No. 5 (LH):

10. Install new bolt (8), washer (2), and nut (3). Torque nut (3) to 55-75 N-m (41-55 lbs.ft.). Refer to Figure 5 LH.

Figure No. 1 (LH):

11. Install oil dipstick tube (1). Refer to Figure 1 LH.

12. Reconnect batteries.

Figure No. 4 (LH):

IMPORTANT: The left-hand frame bracket can be identified by a notch located rearward of the web hole (hole C). Refer to Figure 4 LH.