Service Procedure

1. Lift the vehicle on an appropriate hoist.





2. Remove and discard the left and right side transmission skid plate mounting bolts (Figure 1).

3. While holding the transmission skid plate, remove and discard the center transmission skid plate mounting bolt. Lower and discard the transmission skid plate (Figure 1).

4. Clean out any debris that may have collected in the undercarriage.





5. Clean the area where the new transmission skid bar mounts to the frame (Figure 2).

6. Place the new transmission skid bar into position and hand start all three mounting bolts (Figure 2).





7. Tighten the three transmission skid bar mounting bolts to 48 ft. lbs. (65 Nm) (Figure 3).

8. Lower the vehicle from the hoist.