9-20 Published 08/16/19 Control # 112-05
CRANE INSTALLATION 500E2 SERVICE MANUAL
4. If reinforcing is to be welded on, torch cut hole pattern in
reinforcing being careful to clear crane mounting
anchors. Install reinforcing, clamp in place, install any
crossmember bolts that were previously removed and
weld to truck frame as shown in Figure B.
In some cases, because of customer stipulation or truck
manufacturer voiding their warranty, bolt-on reinforcing is
required. In these cases, install the reinforcing, clamp in
place, install any crossmember bolts that were previously
removed, then drill through reinforcing and truck frame being
careful to clear crane mounting anchors and bolt reinforcing
in place. See Figure C for recommended drilling and bolting
procedure. Use 5/8, Grade 8 bolts, drill holes to 39/64
diameter, drive fit bolts and torque according to "Torque
Values For Grade 5 and 8 Bolts" table in Section 2.
Crossmember bolt holes
plug weld. Holes can be
shifted slightly to clear.
4 (101)
4 (101)
8 (203)
2 (51)
5 (127)
2 (51)
1 (25.4) diameter
holes for plug welds
Planned location of mounting
plate. Plug weld locations can
be shifted to clear plate.
Clearance holes for rivets on weld or
on reinforcement. Can be filet welded
around to eliminate plug weld holes.
8 (203) Typ
4 (101)
2 (51) Min
2 (51) Min
NOTE: All dimensions are inches (millimeters)
Figure B
Figure C