American Expedition Vehicles Moab/Call of Duty Rear Bumper Water Tanks with Pump Kit User Manual
Page 12
Page 12 of 20
G. TEST TIRE CARRIER OPERATION AND SHIM AS NECESSARY
1. Temporarily install the spare tire and wheel for the following test.
2. Test the operation of the TIRE CARRIER, it should operate smoothly and when nearly
closed, the horizontal tube of the TIRE CARRIER and the SADDLE BLOCK should be
within ¼” (vertically) of being concentric with each other.
3. Check to see if the TURNBUCKLE LINKAGE fully clears the channel when the TIRE
CARRIER travels throughout its full range.
4. Many Jeep JK Frames are not square when viewed from the rear. This discrepancy can
cause the TIRE CARRIER to “droop”. If this is the case, it will cause the TIRE CARRIER
and SADDLE BLOCK to not match up well and will cause the TURNBUCKLE LINKAGE
to contact the channel when the TIRE CARRIER travels throughout its range.
5.
SHIM the SPINDLE HOUSING as necessary to correct the “droop” caused by the frame
build variance.
Three SHIMS are provided; any combination can be used to achieve the desired
results.
The pointed end of the SHIM is designed to fit into a location tab on the SPINDLE
HOUSING.
The handle tab is designed to bend out to make the SHIMS easier to hold on to
and to lock into place in the SPINDLE HOUSING.
Early SPINDLE HOUSINGS do not have the location notches for the SHIMS.
Place the shims in the approximate location shown.