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Revision D November 2022
Warning:
Anchor Studs….
Torque to manufacturer spec
Should not protrude above nuts
All Other Bolts…
Tightened
Fender Panel….
Maximum gap allowed:
Narrow Systems – 3/4” [20 mm]
12) Checking the System Assembly
At this point recheck to ensure that all fasteners are properly tightened throughout the
system (anchor bolts, etc.).
See Caution below
. Check all Fender Panels. If they do not
fit tightly against the underlying panel, then system realignment is required (Figure 40).
Caution:
To prevent excessive vehicle interaction during wrong-way impacts, all
exposed Fender Panel gaps on the bidirectional side of the system (where traffic
travels from the rear to the Nose of the system), including the last Fender Panel
attached to a transition, should not exceed 3/4” [20 mm] (Figure 40).
Figure 40
Fender Panel or Transition Panel Gap
Narrow Systems
MAXIMUM GAP
3/4” [20 mm]
FENDER PANEL
DIAPHRAGM
UNDERLYING FENDER,
TRANSITION, EXTENSION
OR SIDE PANEL
