Tighten Roof Pivot Bolts

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Tighten roof pivot bolts.

Item 64230 model n221 499. Fitting the pivot roller to the longitudinal bars. G use an awl to center the bracket hole below the access hole in the roof rail. 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.

1 install the first m6 x 15 7 mm wafer head screw with the blue thread lock and tighten it to ensure that the part does not move when the awl is removed. Assemble the m10 x 20mm bolts shake proof washer and channel nut as per the diagram and ensure that the channel nuts are loose. Insert provided barrel nuts into the holes of the roof rack clamp and position roof rack clamps underneath crossbars. 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.

If in doubt consult the manufacturer s information. National hardware 3 8 in x 6 in zinc plated steel plain eye bolt. Be sure to use a torque wrench and tighten to the manufacturer s specification see illustration. Slide all four carriage bolts into bottom slot of roof tray.

Assemble the bush and spindle onto the bracket fit the flat washer and screw on the nyloc nut and tighten. 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. Connect the barrel nuts and carriage bolts tightening by hand and then with silver security wrench. Overtightening can cause damage to the pivots.

Position carriage bolts so they sit evenly spaced on vehicles cross bars. Naturally every frame is different and there are various axle systems however the principles are still the same.