Dodge RAM 1500 1998 Owner's Manual page 1566

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FRONT CROSSMEMBER (Continued)
Fig. 29 FRONT CROSSMEMBER - 4WD
1 - BOLTS (2 PER SIDE)
2 - CROSSMEMBER
FRONT SKID PLATE
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support the vehicle. (Refer to
LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE)
(2) Remove the bolts. (Fig. 30)
(3) Slide skid plate back off of the crossmember
and remove.
Fig. 30 FRONT SKID PLATE
1 - FRONT CROSSMEMBER
2 - FRONT SKID PLATE
3 - BOLTS (2)
FRAMES & BUMPERS
INSTALLATION
(1) Snap the rear tabs over the front crossmember
and install the skid plate.
(2) Install the bolts and tighten to 34 N·m (25 ft.
lbs.).
FRONT TOW HOOK ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
(1) Remove front bumper. (Refer to 13 - FRAME &
BUMPERS/BUMPERS/FRONT
REMOVAL)
(2) Remove the bolts and remove the tow hook
assembly. (Fig. 31) and (Fig. 32)
Fig. 31 FRONT TOW HOOK ASSEMBLY
1 - BUMPER CENTER SUPPORT BRACKET
2 - BOLTS (6)
3 - TOW HOOK ASSEMBLY
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the tow hook assembly and bolts hand
tight.
(2) Install the front bumper. (Refer to 13 - FRAME
& BUMPERS/BUMPERS/FRONT
INSTALLATION)
(3) Tighten the tow hook bolts to 68 N·m (50 ft.
lbs.).
13 - 23
BUMPER -
BUMPER -