Trail Master Suspension TM103N CHEVEROLET SILVERADO 4WD/2WD 6 SUSPENSION LIFT KIT - Manual (Page 7)

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TM103N
Revised
1.28.14
31. Secure the differential to the previously installed
drop brackets (82-3701 Drvr and 82-3704 Pass)
using the supplied hardware. Snug all differen-
tial mounting hardware to secure the differential
location at this time, but DO NOT torque at this
time. See ILLUSTRATIONS 6.
32. Check clearance between the differential and the
trimmed area of the frame. If needed, remove
more material until adequate clearance is
achieved.
33. After verifying there is an adequate amount of
clearance, thoroughly clean and paint the
trimmed areas with a good quality paint to pre-
vent rust.
34. Install the front crossmember (82-TM951148)
into the front mounting pockets by sliding one
end of the crossmenber into the driver side
mounting pocket from the outside. Push the in-
stalled end of the crossmember as far as it will
go to the passenger side in the mounting pocket.
Swing the crossmember up into the passenger
side pocket. Center the crossmember in the
mounting pockets and secure using the OE
bolts. See ILLUSTRATION 7.
NOTE: DO NOT cut the front crossmem-
ber frame mounting pockets.
NOTE: On 2WD model, sandwich the
lower mounting portion of the skid plate in be-
tween the frame and the front crossmember.
35. Install the front differential tabs (82-3691), from
hardware pack (90-6516), to the upper holes in
the welded mounting tabs on the front cross-
member using the supplied 5/16” X 1” bolts and
hardware. See ILLUSTRATION 8.
NOTE: Be sure to bolt the tabs (82-3691)to
the outside of the welded crossmember mounting
tabs.
36. Secure the diff mount tabs to the front differen-
tial support bracket (82-3692) using the using
the 9/16” X 4” bolt and hardware.
37. Install the rear crossmember (82-3688) into the
rear mounting pockets using the OE bolts. See
ILLUSTRATION 9.
NOTE: Be sure to check for clearance
against the frame.
Illustration 7
Front Crossmember
Install
82-TM951148 Front
Crossmember
OE Bolt
OE Bolt
82-3704 Pass
Diff Drop
Bracket 82-3701
Drvr Diff
Drop
Bracket
Differential
9/16” X
1 3/4”
Bolts
1/2” X
1 3/4”
Bolts
Illustration 6
4wd Differential Install
4WD ONLY!