1
Nut
9
Spacer
2
Washer
10
Spacer
3
Vibration dampener
11
Bumper
4
Spring
12
Stud
5
Plate
13
Lockwasher, 3/8 (4 req)
6
Cap screw
14
Nut, hex, 3/8-24 (4 req)
7
Spring plate
15
Washer, flat
8
Plate
16
Cap screw
Figure 108--continued.
front running board (8). Remove the nuts (15), cap screws (10), plain washers (14), and lift off the front tool box (11). Lift
off two front spacers (9). Take out the cap screws (1) and remove the hinge pin springs (2).
228. Tool Box and Running Board Inspection and Repair
Clean all mud and dirt from frame and tool box parts. After cleaning, inspect for rust. Sand ail rust spots and repaint
immediately. Check for cracks, dents, and broken welds. Inspect the hinge pin springs and the rear door braces.
Replace these units if they are damaged in any way. Replace cracked vibration dampeners. Weld broken or torn welded
seams; any torn surfaces. Pound out dents. Repaint as instructed in paragraph 43. Repaint any repaired surface
immediately.
229. Tool Box and Running Board Installation
Install two hinge pin springs (2), at the rear of the side tool boxes, with the cap screws (1). Place two front spacers (9) on
the truck frame, and put the front tool box (11) over the spacers. Install the cap screws (10), plain washers (14), and nuts
(15). Place the front running board (8) behind the front tool box. Install the cap screws (12), plain washers (13), nuts (21),
cap screws (16), and nuts (20). Place two rear spacers (35) over the holes in the rear of the truck frame. Place the rear
running board (34) over the spacers. Install the cap screws (37 and 38) and nuts (36). The longer cap screws (37) go
towards the rear. Place the running board steps (18) in position, and install the cap screws (17) and nuts (19). Install the
side tool box supports (22) with the cap screws (31), plain washers (32), and nuts (33). Place the vibration dampeners
(27) in position at the bottom corners of the side tool boxes, and install the cap screws (25), plain washers (28), and nuts
(29). Place both side
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