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INSPECTION

Inspect all metal components of A-frame kit. Replace if bent, cracked, or broken.

Inspect harness (Figure 3, Item 21). Replace frayed, broken, or loose or missing clamps.

WARNING

Do not perform this procedure near high-voltage wires. Vehicle will become charged with

electricity if A-frame contacts or breaks high-voltage wire. Do not leave vehicle while high-

voltage line is in contact with A-frame or vehicle. Failure to comply may result in injury or

death to personnel.

NOTE

If A-frame kit is not to be installed, perform follow-on tasks. Do not perform installation.

Install A-frame legs (Figure 3, Items 13 and 18) on two front brackets (Figure 3, Item 15).

Install two pins (Figure 3, Item 17) on front brackets (Figure 3, Item 15).

Install two safety pins (Figure 3, Item 16) on pins (Figure 3, Item 17).

Install leg extension tubes (Figure 3, Item 11) on A-frame legs (Figure 3, Items 13 and 18) with two pins

(Figure

3, Item 20).

Install two safety pins (Figure 3, Item 19) on pins (Figure 3, Item 20).

Install spreader tube (Figure 3, Item 12) and spreader tube stud (Figure 3, Item 10) on two leg extension tubes

(Figure 3, Item 11).

Install leg spacer (Figure 3, Item 9), harness (Figure 3, Item 21), washer (Figure 3, Item 8), nut

(Figure 3, Item 7), and nut (Figure 3, Item 22) on each end of spreader tube stud (Figure 3, Item 10).

10.

Raise A-frame legs (Figure 3, Items 13 and 18) on front bumper (Figure 3, Item 14) to original position.

NOTE

Step (9) is not required for M932/A1/A2 vehicles.

11.

Insert eyebolt plate (Figure 3, Item 6) on rear cargo bed (Figure 3, Item 5) with washer (Figure 3, Item 2),

eyebolt (Figure 3, Item 1), washer (Figure 3, Item 2), lockwasher (Figure 3, Item 3), and nut (Figure 3, Item 4).

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