Viper RT-10 V10-8.0L VIN E (1997)
11.
Remove the clamps and verify that the reinforcement bracket is properly positioned. Adjust the reinforcement bracket position if necessary.
12.
Weld the reinforcement bracket to the frame rails and steering gear crossmember as shown in Figure 9.
NOTE:
Vehicles that have had a new steering gear crossmember installed must have an extra weld applied as shown in Figure 9.
13.
Clean all weld areas and apply zinc rich primer (P/N CAAM9987) to all new welds and bare metal.
14.
Afier the zinc rich primer is dry, apply black spray paint (P/N CAAM9988) to cover the zinc rich primer applied in Step 13.
15.
Continue with Section "D - Install Frame Gussets."
D. Install Frame Gussets
1.
Using a cut off wheel or grinder, grind off the welds that hold the left and right side frame rail gussets to the frame rails (Figure 10).
CAUTION:
Do not use plasma arc cutting equipment or a cutting torch to remove the frame rail gussets.
2.
If required, use a chisel to remove the old gussets after welds are ground off.
3.
After the old gussets have been removed, grind off any remaining weld from the frame rail areas.
4.
Thoroughly clean and degrease the frame rail. Then apply zinc rich primer to all bare metal.
