Dodge RAM 1500 1998 Owner's Manual page 1551

13 - 8 FRAMES & BUMPERS
FRAME (Continued)
Fig. 11 4X4 TAPPING PLATE/SLEEVE
INSTALLATION
1 - REPLACEMENT FRAME TIP
2 - FRAME RAIL
3 - SERVICE SLEEVE
4 - PLP
5 - SWAY BAR MOUNTING BRACKET
6 - TAPPING PLATE
7 - ROOT WELD GAP
8 - SLEEVE TAB
(20) Apply ring-fillet welds into the ring-fillet weld
holes on the replacement frame tip (Fig. 13). (Refer
to 13 - FRAME & BUMPERS/FRAME - SPECIFICA-
TIONS - WELDING)
(21) Install the upper FESM insulator onto the
replacement tip and position the service sleeve/re-
placement tip into the existing frame rail.
(22) Loosely install the lower FESM insulator and
cab mounting bolt.
(23) Using the appropriate measuring equipment,
verify the front end sheet metal bracket's location in
all three (X,Y, and Z) planes of space, and adjust if
required. (Fig. 14)
CAUTION: Shield the surrounding area and compo-
nents from exposure to the welding spatter and
heat.
Fig. 12 4X4 TAPPING PLATE/SLEEVE
INSTALLATION
1 - REPLACEMENT FRAME TIP
2 - ROOT WELD GAP
3 - SERVICE SLEEVE
4 - SWAY BAR MOUNTING BRACKET
5 - TAPPING PLATE
6 - SLEEVE TAB
(24) When correctly fitted and a weld root gap of 4
mm minimum to 6 mm maximum (0.16 in - 0.24 in)
is established, tack the ring fillet welds to hold the
tip in position, then complete the ring fillet welds.
NOTE: Ring-fillet welds may be filled in with weld
material if an improved cosmetic appearance is
desired.
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