Tighten Roof Pivot Bolts

Go back and tighten the bolts in steps 7 8 to 30 foot pounds.

Tighten roof pivot bolts.

Blue thread lock is needed to ensure the pivot bolts don t loosen over time and you will need a torque wrench to tighten all bolts axles to the correct specification. Overtightening can cause damage to the pivots. Naturally every frame is different and there are various axle systems however the principles are still the same. Shift the main pivot bracket toward either side as necessary to obtain the proper clearance 0 38 inch between the rear side rail and the quarter outside rear side belt mouldings and tighten the retaining screws.

Be sure to use a torque wrench and tighten to the manufacturer s specification see illustration. Loosen the screws which retain the main pivot bracket to its support. Assemble the bush and spindle onto the bracket fit the flat washer and screw on the nyloc nut and tighten. Slide all four carriage bolts into bottom slot of roof tray.

Assemble the m10 x 20mm bolts shake proof washer and channel nut as per the diagram and ensure that the channel nuts are loose. Fit the roof rack with the top sections of the rotating mounts attached to it to the bottom sections of the rotating mounts and reinstall the two bolts to hold the two sections together. Position carriage bolts so they sit evenly spaced on vehicles cross bars. Never blast pivots with a hose when cleaning.

National hardware 3 8 in x 6 in zinc plated steel plain eye bolt. G use an awl to center the bracket hole below the access hole in the roof rail. Fitting the pivot roller to the longitudinal bars. If in doubt consult the manufacturer s information.

2 install the second wafer head screw and tighten it. Insert provided barrel nuts into the holes of the roof rack clamp and position roof rack clamps underneath crossbars.