American Expedition Vehicles JK Rear Bumper/Tire Carrier - Manual (Page 14)

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I. PREPARE AEV JK REAR BUMPER FOR ASSEMBLY
1. Install the Corner Tank Plugs. If the optional Pump Kit is being fitted, install the 90º tube fittings into
the Corner Tanks with Teflon tape to prevent leakage.
2. With two people, evenly place the Rear Bumper, Corner Tanks (loose but in place), Spindle Housing
and Rotation Bracket into the rear of the Jeep frame at the same time, it’s a bit awkward but easier
with two people.
3. Install the Corner Tanks to the bumper using three M10x20 button head Allen bolts and small diam-
eter washers per side. Leave loose for now, there will be adjustment required later.
4. Install the factory re-used “L” Brackets loosely to the Corner Tanks using two M10x20 button head
Allen bolts and large diameter washers on each of the Corner Tanks.
5. Using a small amount of ANTI-SEIZE compound on each bolt, install the bolts that hold the bumper
to the frame by JUST STARTING EACH BOLT. Begin with the re-used bolts attaching the “L” brackets to
the Jeep frame, then the ½” bolts and washers through the Spindle Housing (on the right side) and
the Rotation Bracket (on the left side), and finally use the 5/16 x 1” Allen bolts in the top and bottom
of the Spindle Housing.