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BODY AND TRIM
TILT BED
See General Warnings on page 1-1.
TILT BED REMOVAL
NOTE: This procedure requires two people.
WARNING
• Remove all cargo before raising the bed or servicing the vehicle. If the vehicle is equipped with a prop
rod, ensure that it is securely engaged while bed is raised. Do not close bed until all persons are clear
of cargo bed area. Keep hands clear of all crush areas. Do not drop cargo bed; lower gently and keep
entire body clear. Failure to heed this warning could result in severe personal injury or death.
1.
Raise bed and secure prop rod (9) in prop rod track (2). Hold bed securely in an upright position. Remove cotter
pin (11) and flat washer (17) from top end of prop rod where prop rod attaches to bed. Remove prop rod (9)
from bed and place prop rod between prop rod track (2) and rear body panel. Lower bed onto vehicle frame
(Figure 4-6, Page 4-14).
2.
Remove two lock nuts (8) from left and right hinge assemblies (C).
3.
Apply slight upward pressure (by hand) on the rear of the bed to relieve pressure on the hinges, and remove the
hinge bolts (7) from the hinge assemblies.
4.
Raise rear edge of bed approximately 6 inches (15.2 cm) and pull bed assembly toward rear of vehicle
approximately 3 inches (7.6 cm) to release bed latch assembly (A) from latch plate (B).
5.
Lift bed from vehicle.
TILT BED INSTALLATION
NOTE: This procedure requires two people.
Lubricate the hinge bolts (7) with light motor oil prior to assembly.
1.
Place bed on vehicle. Hold bed at a slight angle (front of bed lower than rear of bed) to vehicle and push front
edge of bed onto vehicle frame engaging bed latch assembly (A) with latch plates (B).
2.
Install bolt (7) into each hinge assembly.
3.
Install a nylon lock nut (8) on each bolt (7) and tighten to 15 ft·lb (21 N·m).
4.
Lift bed and insert the prop rod (9) in bed mounting hole. Install a 3/8-inch flat washer (17) and a new cotter pin
(11) on prop rod.
2015 Carryall 550 Maintenance and Service Manual
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Tilt Bed
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