Rugged Ridge Engine & Transmission Skid Plate, 07-11 Jeep Wrangler (JK) - Manual (Page 2)

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Step 4. Place the driver side skid plate mount onto the engine frame
mount. The large slotted opening goes on the main engine bolt.
When installing the bracket feed the M10 bolt thru the bottom
hole in the skid plate bracket. Place a washer and nylock nut onto
the bolt. Do not tighten at this time. Repeat for other side.
Step 5. Place the skid plate onto the mid vehicle cross member. Using the
factory hardware attach the skid plate to the cross member. Using
with a factory transfer case skid plate bolt the transfer case skid
plate over the engine skid plate. Using a Rugged Ridge transfer
skid plate bolt the engine skid plate over the transfer case skid plate.
Do not tighten bolts at this time.
Step 6. Using (1) M10 x 30mm hex bolt, (2) flat washers, and a nylock nut
attach the support bracket to the drivers side of the skid plate. The
bracket mounts to the inside of the skid plate. With a marker or
scribe mark the mounting hole on the passenger side of the skid
plate. Drill passenger side mounting hole using a 7/16" drill bit.
Using (1) M10 x 30mm hex bolt, (2) flat washers, and a nylock nut
attach the support bracket to the passenger side of the skid plate.
Tighten all bolts. Torque engine mount and cross member bolts
to manufacturers specifications.
To access the engine oil drain plug remove one of the allen head bolts
and loosen the other bolt on the oval shaped cover on the skid plate.
Rotate the cover 180 degrees out of the way. The cover may be completely
removed if desired.
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