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NOTES
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If exhaust header was removed during service it must be
torqued with the engine rotated in the down position. It is
not possible to reach fasteners on the rear exhaust at the
head with engine rotated in the up position.
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Tighten header nuts gradually, alternating between studs
to insure that exhaust rings are flush with engine. Tighten
fasteners to 72-96
in-lbs
(8.1-10.8 Nm).
1.
When repairs have been completed, rotate engine back
up into frame.
NOTE
When installing and tightening isolator bolt it is important to
keep load off of isolator bolt for installation purposes. Alter-
nate between tightening isolator bolt and raising engine with
scissors jack.
NOTE
See
Figure 3-9.
Always coat shaft and threads of front isola-
tor bolt with anti-seize before installing.
2.
See
Figure 3-10.
Insert front isolator bolt (1) through
front isolator (2) and loosely thread into frame. Do not
tighten at this point.
3.
Install isolator mounting fasteners (3) and tighten to 49-
51 ft-lbs (66-69 Nm).
4.
Tighten front isolator bolt to 49-51 ft-lbs (66-69 Nm).
5.
See
Figure 3-6.
Torque rear isolator bolt to 25-27 ft-lbs
(33.9-36.6 Nm).
6.
Install rear tie bar to frame and tighten to 25-27 ft-lbs
(33.9-36.6 Nm).
7.
Install center tie bar to engine and tighten to 25-27 ft-lbs
(33.9-36.6 Nm).
8.
Install front “V” bracket with oil cooler to main frame.
a.
Install “V” bracket to main frame from the left side of
the vehicle and tighten to 120-144
in-lbs
(13.6-16.3
Nm).
b.
Figure 3-10.
Install front tie-bar to engine and
tighten to 25-27 ft-lbs (33.9-36.6 Nm).
c. Attach regulator wiring harness to bracket nylon
cable straps.
9.
Remove scissors jack.
Figure 3-9. Lubrication Points on Front Isolator Bolt
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Figure 3-10. Front Isolator and Tie Bar Assemblies
1
8720
2
3
4
1.
Front isolator bolt
2.
Front isolator mount
3.
Front isolator mount fasteners (2)
4.
Front tie bar
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