Synergy 5710 - Jeep JK Standard Skid Plate - Manual (Page 3)

3. Remove the 3 nuts securing the transmission mount to the transmission cross member.
4. Jack up the transfer case to take any load off the transmission mount and support with a jack stand.
5. Remove the (2) horizontal thru bolts on each side of the transmission cross member and remove the
crossmember.
6. Install the new cross member skid plate using the original thru bolts in the sides. Orient the bolts so the bolt
heads are towards the front of the vehicle and the nuts are towards the rear. Make sure the transmission
mounting studs are aligned in the corresponding holes in the crossmember skid plate and the gas tank skid
plate is on top of the crossmember skid plate. Reposition the jack to the center of the skid plate to push the
skid plate up against the bottom of the frame. Do not tighten these bolts yet.