American Expedition Vehicles Moab/Call of Duty Rear Bumper Water Tanks with Pump Kit User Manual

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H. DRILL THE FRAME TO LOCK THE PLACEMENT OF THE SPINDLE HOUSING

ONLY PROCEED once you’re satisfied with the SHIM placement and the TIRE
CARRIER operation throughout its full range of motion.

2. Temporarily disconnect the TURNBUCKLE LINKAGE.
3. With the Tailgate closed and the Tire Carrier in its FULL OPEN position, drill the upper

and lower 3/8” holes using the Spindle Housing as a drill guide.

4. Apply touch-

up paint to the 3/8” holes in the frame rail. Use MOPAR Part #82300508 or

its equivalent.

5. Temporarily remove the Tire Carrier and Spindle Housing from the Jeep Frame.
6. Insert the HANDLE NUT into the frame as shown below

and align it with the 3/8” holes.

TIRE CARRIER IN FULL OPEN POSITION

HANDLE NUT PLACED INSIDE OF FRAME

7. If you are installing the AEV Rear Bumper proceed to step I (next page).
8. If you are installing the AEV Tire Carrier with the factory bumper re-install the Spindle

Housing to

the frame. Loosely install the 5/16” x 1 socket head allen bolts in the top and

bottom of the Spindle Housing through the frame into the handle nut. Replace the SHIM
pack and adjust if necessary. Install and t

ighten the ½” bolts using the backing plate on

the inside of the frame, then tighten the allen bolts. Proceed to step K (page 15).