Traction Bar Replace

Fig. 5 Traction bar assembly. 4-140 turbocharged or V8-302 H.O. engines:

1. Raise vehicle and support rear axle.
2. Remove traction bar to rear axle attaching bolts, then the traction bar, adjusting shims and ``U'' bolt, Fig. 5.
3. Remove cotter pin and washer, then the rubber bumper if necessary.
4. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. If rubber bumper is replaced, use tire mounting solution ESAM-1B6B or equivalent to ease installation.
b. Torque traction bar attaching nuts to 85---105 ft. lbs.
c. Adjust traction bar, as needed, by adding or subtracting shims.