Install the Center Blast Deflector, Kit P/N 106706-3. (cont)

II106700-5

Rev. B

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1. Apply Loctite 242 to four bolts (0.750 10 x 2.000 LG) and install the bolts into

the driver's-side Center Blast Deflector Bracket (P/N 106753-1) and the

passenger-side Center Blast Deflector Bracket (P/N 106754-1). At this time,

install the bolts only three turns to allow for adjustment.

2. Install the driver's-side Center Blast Deflector Bracket (P/N 106753-1) onto the

frame rail. Install the driver's-side Center Blast Deflector Bracket with the

forward surface against the rear edge of the crossmember (see Figure 36).

3. Install the passenger-side Center Blast Deflector Bracket (P/N 106754-1) onto the

frame rail. Install the passenger-side Center Blast Deflector Bracket with the

forward surface against the rear edge of the crossmember brace (see

4. Torque the four attachment bolts (0.750 10 x 2.000 LG) to 280 ft-lb.

NOTE

Install the driver's-side Center Blast Deflector tab (with the bolt holes) on top of the

driver's-side Blast Deflector, the spacer (P/N 106777-1) between the Center Blast

Deflector tab and the driver's-side Blast Deflector, and the passenger-side Center

Blast Deflector tab (with the bolt holes) on the bottom of the passenger-side Blast

Deflector. This can be accomplished by twisting the Center Blast Deflector and

raising it into place until the driver's-side tab is above the driver's-side blast deflector

and then straightening it into the proper position to allow assembly.

The previously separated steering linkage must be aligned through the cutout on the

driver's side of the Center Blast Deflector (P/N 106715-1) during installation.

5. Using a floor jack or other suitable lifting device, position the Center Blast

Deflector (P/N 106715-1) to the Mounting Bracket Studs (See Figure 39).

6. Secure the Center Blast Deflector to the Mounting Bracket Studs using

six flat washers (3/4 ID) and locknuts (3/4 10) (See Figure 40).

7. Torque the six locknuts (3/4 10) to 280 ft-lb.

8. Install four bolts (3/4 10 x 2.000 LG), eight flat washers (0.750 ID), and

four locknuts (3/4 10) through the matching bolt holes between the inside edge

(engine side) of the passenger-side Blast Deflector and the outside edge

(passenger side) of the Center Blast Deflector. Hand-tighten the locknuts.

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