TB 5-2520-551-24
SKID PLATE
215. Using 16 oz hammer and center punch, mark center of four holes on
transmission mounting crossmember in accordance with skid plate mounting
modifications on Figure 4. Using electric drill with 1/8" drill bit drill
four pilot holes. Enlarge the four holes with .406" drill bit.
216. Install roadside skid plate bracket (item 5, C5118948-1) on left frame rail
with two bolts (item 37, MS90725-8), nuts (item 43, MS51971-1), flat
washers (item 45, AN960C416) and lock washers (item 47, NAS1640-416).
Install bolts in available hole of frame rail. Using 3/8" drive ratchet
handle, 7/16" socket, and 7/16" combination wrench, tighten bolts (item 37,
MS90725-8).
NOTE
If vehicle to remodified is a 1985 M-1028A1, proceed to step 219.
217. Install curbside skid plate bracket (item 4, C5118947-1) to fuel and brake
line crossmember with two bolts (item 37, MS90725-8), nuts (item 43,
MS51971-1), flat washers (item 45, AN960C416) and lock washers (item 47,
NAS1640-416). Use two holes available in bottom of crossmember. Using 3/8"
drive ratchet handle, 7/16" socket, and 7/16" combination wrench, tighten
bolts (item 37, MS90725-8). Proceed to step 220.
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