Removal and Replacement

RIVET REMOVAL







1. CAUTION: Do not drill outside the rivet into the frame because that will weaken the frame.

Drill an 1/8-inch pilot hole through the rivet.







2. Redrill an 11/32-inch hole through the shank of the rivet.







3. Remove the rivet head using an air chisel.







4. Drive out the rivet with a punch.
5. Remove the support.

Rivet Replacement
1. Position the support.

2. NOTE: Rivets that are removed will be replaced with new bolts of the next larger size.

Install new bolts, washers, and nuts that are Property Class 9.8 Metric (Grade 8).