Rough Country 75138-15 - Manual (Page 4)

PowerBoard ® – Installation Instructions
Rev. Q 0713 75138 / 75143 pg. 4
Vehicles except Quad Cab: Tap a
Roll Pin in the small upper hole in the
Linkage. Hold the Linkage fi rmly and
use an M6 x 30 Hex Bolt to install the
Mounting Insert in the center hole in
the Linkage. Make sure the insert is
oriented properly
Quad Cab Idler Linkages Only:
Install the Mounting Insert in the rear
hole and tap a Roll Pin in the small
lower hole.
All other applications: Tap a Roll Pin
in both small holes.
Once the Rivet Nuts are in place, use a screwdriver to push the tab on the
Reinforcement Bracket back into the hole to avoid interference with the Linkage
Mount.
Install M8-1.25 x 30 Hex Bolts and Washers in the Rivet Nuts. Leave about 1/2”
of thread showing. Make sure that the M8 Washers are fl ush to the bolt head.
Orient Mounting Insert on Linkage Secure Reinforcement Bracket
Rivet Nuts
M8 Washers
M8-1.25 x 30
Hex Bolts
Mounting
Insert
Pin
M6 x 30
Hex Bolt
Assemble a Hex Bolt, Rivet Nut Tool and Rivet Nut.
Place the assembly into the cutout in the sill. Hold
the Rivet Nut Tool with a 19 mm wrench and tighten
the bolt until the Rivet Nut deforms and secures to
the sheet metal (15 ft. lbs.). Hold the Rivet Nut Tool
with a wrench and remove the bolt and tool. Repeat
for all Rivet Nuts in the four linkage mounting
positions.
Install Rivet Nuts
Hex
Bolt
Rivet
Nut
Rivet Nut
Tool
Once the hole is drilled, insert a piece of string or
wire through the hole in the Reinforcement Bracket.
Set the bracket into position. Set the Rivet Nuts into place for alignment. Make
sure the Reinforcement Bracket is fl ush to the body
of the vehicle. Insert the Blind Rivet through the
hole in the Reinforcement Bracket and secure in
place. When the rivet is installed, remove the string
or wire from the bracket.
Install Reinforcement Bracket Install Blind Rivet
Make sure the Reinforcement Bracket is
fl ush with the body before securing Blind
Rivet.
Install Blind
Rivet
Reinforcement
Bracket
String or
Wire