86 10 ... Removing Loading Ramp Lock

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Unscrew bolts (1).

Installation:

Tightening Torque. Refer to TRAILERS - TIGHTENING TORQUES - ALPINA .

Fig 1: Identifying Bolts

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Pass lever (1) of rotary striker lock (2) out of square hole (3) by twisting from side to side.

Fig 2: Identifying Lever Of Rotary Striker Lock

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Unscrew bolts (1).

Installation:

Opening for securing clip (2) points to front or rear.

Square-head nut (3) rests with its square surface parallel to bearing pedestal (4).

Tightening Torque. Refer to TRAILERS - TIGHTENING TORQUES - ALPINA .

Fig 3: Identifying Securing Clip And Bearing Pedestal

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Raise edge (1) of securing clip and slide in direction of arrow towards rear.

Detach bearing pedestal (2).

Fig 4: Sliding Securing Clip

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Installation:

Install bearing pedestal (1) on stub (3) of locking bracket (3).

Off-center bore (4) in bearing pedestal (1) points with short distance (A) to locking bracket (3).

Fig 5: Identifying Bearing Pedestal And Locking Bracket

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