Axle Pivot Bracket: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Ford Ranger and 1996 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install axle pivot bracket on the frame. Install front and rear mounting bolts and retainers from inside of pivot bracket out through crossmember. See Figure .
- Loosely install nuts on outside of crossmember. Tighten nuts to specification. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.
NOTE:
Special nuts are used for this application to provide proper clearance. Use proper nuts or install a 0.20" (5.1 mm) thick hardened washer under each nut if standard nuts are used.