Rugged Ridge Tire Carrier, XHD Rear Bumper, 76-06 Jeep CJ & Wrangler - Manual (Page 6)

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16. Pull the mounting hub all the way out. Tighten all of the tire mounting hub adjustment bolts. Do not
tighten all the way down, but enough so the carrier will not move (Figure 21) with the wheel and tire mounted.
Figure 21.
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Exploded view of Spindle Assembly:
1. Cotter Pin
2. M16 Castle Nut
3. Washer
4. Upper Dust Cap
5. Upper Race and Bearing
6. Tire Carrier Spindle Housing
7. Lower Race and Bearing
8. Spindle
9. Lower Dust Cap
10. Spindle Bracket
The tire carrier spindle assembly does come lightly lubricated from the factory;however, we recommend you
lubricate the bearings of the spindle assembly with all purpose grease. Please refer to the model and pictures
below for instruction on greasing the bearings of the tire carrier.
15. Slide the tire mounting hub over the adjustment hub (Figure 18). Using a supplied M12 x 30 bolt and
washer, slide the bolt assembly through both the adjustment and tire mounting hubs (Figure 19). Place another
washer over the bolt and thread on an M12 nyloc nut. Repeat the above steps in the other 3 slots (Figure 20). Do
not tighten the nuts and bolts at this time.
Figure 18. Figure 19. Figure 20.