American Expedition Vehicles Moab/Call of Duty Rear Bumper Water Tanks with Pump Kit - Manual (Page 11)

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F. INSTALL AND ADJUST THE TURNBUCKLE LINKAGE
1. Set the Turnbuckle Linkage so that the ends are threaded on equally and about 6.5”-7”
from center to center
2. Install the Linkage to the Tire Carrier using the ½ x 2.5” bolt. This bolt MUST pass from
the bottom upward with the nut on top. Use washers under the bolt head and nut. Use
an even number of washers on both sides of the linkage. Tighten this bolt to achieve a
rattle free connection.
3. Install the Linkag e to the Tailgate Bracket using ½ x 1.75” bolt. Use washers under the
bolt head and the nut. Tighten this bolt to achieve a rattle free connection.
4. Close the tailgate
5. Adjust the Turnbuckle Linkage so that the horizontal tube of the tire carrier is fully seated
into the Saddle Block. Once it’s fully seated, tighten the linkage an additional 1.5 FULL
TURNS for a default adjustment. You should now be able to feel tension on the tailgate
about 1.5” from its fully closed position.