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Center bracket

1 = rubber washer 4 = seal 6 = plastic spacer 7 = screw 8 = spring washer 9 = sealing ring

Work sequence

Removing

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remove screw in center bracket

CAUTION

To avoid damaging the paint, cover the areas around the front and rear brackets with 50 mm (2 in.) tape.

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remove grub screws from front and rear brackets

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lift rail off at front and rear brackets (rock rail slightly to remove)

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remove seals

Installing
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set height of threaded studs by fitting shims

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shim thickness = 1.0 mm setting dimensions:

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front bracket a = 22 mm

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rear bracket b = 19.5 mm tightening torque:

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46 N-m +/- 2 (34 ft.lb. +/- 1.5)

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