Viper RT-10 V10-8.0L VIN E (1997)
5.
Place the steering gear reinforcement bracket into position, just in front of the steering gear crossmember and on top of the frame rails (Figure 9).
The reinforcement bracket must be centered between the frame rails.
NOTE:
The reinforcement bracket must be positioned flush against the steering gear crossmember. Minor grinding of the existing steering gear
crossmember welds may be required.
6.
Mark all of the locations on the steering gear crossmember, frame rails and reinforcement bracket where welding will be performed with a grease
pencil (Figure 9).
7.
Remove the reinforcement bracket from the vehicle.
8.
Using a grinding wheel, remove all E-coat from the reinforcement bracket, steering gear crossmember and frame rails within 1 inch of the weld
areas marked in Step 6.
9.
Place the reinforcement bracket back into position and clamp it into place.
10.
Tack weld each side of the reinforcement bracket to the frame rail (Figure 9).
WARNING:
Only use the specified welding wire (Lincoln Electric Co. NR-211 MP). Do not substitute with other types or thickness welding wire.
IMPORTANT:
All welding must be performed by a qualified welder.
NOTE:
Refer to the Welding Procedure Specifications Chart in this document for all welder set-up information.
CAUTION:
Attach the welder ground lead directly to the frame as close to the weld area as possible.
