Buyers 1801005 - Manual (Page 6)

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5. If exhaust hanger was removed, drill 3/8" hole
through hanger and attach it to side bracket in one of
the holes provided in bracket. Use 3/8" hardware pro-
vided to reattach exhaust hanger.
6. Tighten nuts in the following order: First torque
3/8" nuts to 40 ft-lb. Then torque 1/2" nuts to 70 ft-lb.
7. If spare tire was loosened, retighten it now.
Tools Required
•1/2" drill bit
•3/8" drill bit
•3/4" socket •3/4" wrench
•9/16" socket •9/16" wrench
•13 mm socket •Torque wrench
1. Spare tire may need to be loosened for installation.
2. Bolt brackets to frame with 1/2" screws and 1/4"
plates inserted through 1" holes in end of frame. Install
two 3/8" thick spacers between frame and brackets
at rear bolting locations. Install 1/2" washers and lock
nuts.
NOTE: For some models, exhaust hanger will
need to be unbolted from frame.
3. Install middle section between brackets as shown.
Use hole pattern that works best for your truck. Insert
3/8" bolts through middle section and brackets. Install
3/8" washers and nuts on screws; finger-tight nuts at
this time.
NOTE: Be sure to use four holes to bolt side
brackets to middle section.
4. Using holes in brackets as a guide, drill 1/2" hole
through frame as shown in diagram. Install 1/2"
screws with 1/4" plates into holes. Be sure to insert
two 3/8" thick spacers between frame and brackets.
Install 1/2" washers and lock nuts.
Dodge Pickup (short bed), 1994-2001
2500, 3500 Models Only 2002
1 3004980 1 Middle Section
2 3004908 1 Side Bracket
3 3004909 1 Side Bracket
4 FCS038016125 8 Screw, HHC-3/8-16 x 1.25 Gr 5 Zn
5 FWF038081006 16 Washer, Flat 3/8" SAE Zn
6 FNE038016044 8 Nut, Nylock 3/8-16 x 7/16 Zn
7 3004907 4 Bolt Plate, 1/4"
8 3001384 4 Screw, Hex Cap 1/2-13 x 2" Gr 5 Zn
9 FWF050106010 4 Washer, Flat 1/2" SAE Zn
10 FNE050013053 4 Nut, Nylock 1/2-13 Zn
11 3004906 8 Spacer, 3/8"
ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION
Bill of Materials