6-3 12/09Section 6Body MountingBe sure to provide maintenance access to battery box and fuel tank fill neck.FIGURE 6-2. Minimum Back of Cab ClearanceIf the frame rail flanges are modifi ed or damaged, the rail may fail prematurely and causean accident. When mounting a body to the chassis, DO NOT drill holes in the upper orlower flange of the frame rail. Mount the body using body mounting brackets or U–bolts.Failure to comply may result in personal injury, death, equipment or property damage.BODY MOUNTING USING BRACKETSAlways install a spacer between the body subframe and the top flange of the framerail. Failure to do so may result in corrosion due to dissimilar materials and equipmentdamage.Installation of a spacer between the body subframe and the top flange of the frame rail will help prevent premature wear ofthe components due to chafing or corrosion.WARNING:CAUTION:4”Note:
