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Frame: Description and Operation

FRAME AND BODY MOUNTING

Frame Components:






Spare Tire Winch:






The frame is made up of 2 steel boxed side rails and crossmembers, which are welded to the 2 side rails. The transmission crossmember is bolted to the side rails. The side welded rails and crossmembers are not replaced separately.

The service kits available for the frame are the following:
- RH front horn replacement kit (5D058)
- LH front horn replacement kit (5D059)
- Front bumper bracket replacement kit (17N775)
- 1B crossmember replacement kit (5C075)
- Transmission crossmember replacement kit (5059)

Refer to the instructions included in the kits for installation instructions.

Frame Mounted Heat Shields
All frame mounted heat shields are torqued to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).