VEHICLE FRAME
USE THIS HOLE
FOR CENTER
SECTION ASSEMBLY
NOTE:
General assembly - loosely assemble center section (page 1); loosely install side brackets on vehicle (this page);
install center section assembly (page 2-3); tighten all fasteners to proper specifications (page 1)
1996-11 CHEVROLET/ GMC FULL SIZE VANS
1. Install 1/2" X 2" carriage bolt with a 1/4" bolt plate through access hole and into the rearmost existing hole
in the bottom of the frame, both sides. Raise the side brackets into position, lining up hole 1 in bracket with
carriage bolt. Loosely install a 1/2" flat washer, lock washer, and hex nut on the bolt. Repeat for other side.
2. Using hole 4 in side bracket as a guide, drill a 1/2" hole in the frame. Install a 1/2" x 2 carriage bolt with a 1/4" bolt
plate through drilled hole. Install a 1/2" flat washer, lock washer, and hex nut on the bolt. Repeat for the other
side.
3. Install center section per SIDE BRACKET LOCATION 4. (See page 3.)
REFER TO SIDE BRACKET LOCATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER BOLT TIGHTENING SEQUENCE
INSTALLATION P
CROSSMEMBER
ACCESS HOLE
EXISTING HOLE
1/2 x 2" CARRIAGE BOLT
1/4" BOLT PLATE
TOOLS REQUIRED
3/4" SOCKET
1/2" DRILL
TORQUE WRENCH
SAFETY GLASSES
DRILLED HOLE
HOLE 4
1/2" FLAT WASHER
1/2" LOCK WASHER
1/2" HEX NUT
HOLE 1
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