86 10 ... Replacing Drawbar Members, Left and Right

Remove complete brake pull rod.

Removal of position light cable, refer to 86 10 ... REPLACING LICENSE PLATE LIGHT. 

Release screws (1) on cross-member (2). Pull out crossmember (2) towards rear.

Installation: 

Tightening Torque: 86 10 16AZ, see 86 10 PLATFORM .

Fig 1: Identifying Screws On Cross-Member

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Release countersunk head screws (1) and remove.

Installation: 

Tightening Torque: 86 10 3AZ, see 86 10 PLATFORM .

Fig 2: Identifying Countersunk Head Screws

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Remove cable holder (1) and remove wiring harness (2) from drawbar member (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Cable Holder, Wiring Harness & Drawbar Member

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Remove cable (1) from position light housing (2). Pull out cable (1) through drawbar member aperture (3).

Fig 4: Identifying Cable, Housing & Drawbar Member Aperture

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Release all screws on cross-member (1) and remove crossmember (1).

If necessary, release screws on mounting brackets (2) and remove cross-members (3).

Installation: 

Use new self-locking nuts.

Tightening Torque: 86 10 17AZ, see 86 10 PLATFORM .

Fig 5: Identifying Screws On Cross-Member

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Unscrew bolt (1). Grip nut from rear through assembly hole (2) in cross-member.

Installation: 

Use new self-locking nuts.

Tightening Torque: 86 10 18AZ, see 86 10 PLATFORM .

Fig 6: Identifying Bolt & Assembly Hole

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Tilt drawbar member (1) down in direction of arrow A and pull out towards rear in direction of arrow B.

Fig 7: Pulling Drawbar Member

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