Manual

Ingalls Engineering
Product Installation Instructions ING35623-093010
Part Number(s) 35623 Patents: 6478318 & 6676142
CAUTION: Observe proper safety and repair procedures for installation of all chassis parts. Some chassis parts require specialized tools and
experience and therefore MUST be installed by a qualified technician otherwise an unsafe vehicle and/or personal injury could result. Wear safety
glasses and other protection.
WARNING: Before beginning, check for any damaged or loose suspension connections. Loose connections here indicate worn or broken parts which
MUST BE REPLACED. Failure to replace a damaged or worn spindle and/or link may cause the wheel to separate from the vehicle, possibly resulting in
serious personal injury.
NOTE: These parts are intended for use in vehicles with abnormal alignment and are designed to replace the non-adjustable factory equipment. These
parts are not designed for installation on vehicles with suspension and/or steering systems modified for racing, competition or any other non-standard
purpose.
Note for adjustable ball joints: Installer MUST check height & length clearance of O.E. control arm at wheel. Adjustable ball joints WILL increase
height & length of O.E. control arm. Modification(s) may be required. Please proceed ONLY if the vehicle owner is completely aware of these potential
suspension modifications.
Before starting alignment, complete inspection checklist and determine the amount of change needed.
Removal Instructions
1. IMPORTANT! Check alignment and document the readings. Determine the amount of camber change needed before proceeding. These
adjustable ball joints will provide –3 ½° to +3 ½° of camber change. The adjustable toe arm will provide –2.0° to +2.0° of toe change.
2. Raise rear of vehicle in a safe manner and support vehicle on jack stands under body and remove the tire/rim assembly.
3. Remove the cotter pin and nut from the upper ball joint. Reuse O.E. flanged nut on new adjustable ball joint. Break the taper free between the
upper ball joint and spindle and remove the ball joint stud from the spindle.
4. Inspect the ball joint stud and spindle for any abnormal wear. If the spindle is worn, it must be replaced or damage will occur to the new ball joint.
5. Remove O.E. toe link from spindle and body. The nut and washer on the spindle will be reused on the new toe arm.
6. Remove the bolts holding the upper control arm to the body and the lower strut bolt and remove the upper control arm.
7. Remove the snap ring (if present) holding the ball joint in place. In a suitable fixture or using appropriate sized tubes or sockets, press out the OE
ball joint from the control arm being careful to not damage the control arm.
Assembly Instructions
1. Place the slotted flanged Insert on top of the control arm with one end of the slot pointed at the control arm mounting bolts. Place the Insert into the
control arm.
2. Install the rectangular Guide on the underside of the control arm with the ring portion of the Guide facing the control arm and seated around the
Insert. Align the slot in the Guide with the slot in the Insert and the long end of the rectangular Guide facing out of the control arm (towards the
wheel).
3. Install grease fitting into ball joint body. Depending on final adjustment location, it may be necessary to use the grease plug for clearance.
4. Orient the ball joint Slide so that the threaded stud is towards the control arm mounting bolts and the two flats on top of the Slide are aligned with
the edges of the rectangular Guide. Install the Slide stud through the Guide and Insert slots making sure that the Slide and Guide are fully seated
against the control arm. Install the washer & shoulder nut onto the Slide stud and tighten until the nut almost touches the Insert and the assembly
is seated but still able to slide. Ensure that the washer is seated in the shoulder of the nut and the ball joint slides freely.
Installation
1. Reinstall the control arm to the body using the OE bolts. Do not torque at this time.
2. Install the new ball joint to the spindle using the OE nut. Torque the nut to 80-88 ft lbs
(108-120 N-m) and install the cotter pin (if the cotter pin does not line up with the hole,
tighten the nut so the next slot is aligned with the cotter pin hole).
3. Install the new adjustable toe link included in the kit. Use the M12 bolt, nut and large
washers in place of the O.E. cam bolt. Make sure washers are seated in the old cam bolt
slots. Use the OE nut and washer on the spindle side of the arm.
4. Reinstall the tire/rim assembly. Remove the vehicle from the jack stands and, with the
weight of the vehicle on the tires, torque the control arm body mounting bolts and toe stud
and to bolt to 70 ft-lbs (54 N-m).
5. Install alignment equipment and set the camber to the manufacturers specifications by
sliding the adjustable ball joint stud in the slot. Tighten the flange lock-nut to 120 ft-lbs
(155-163 N-m) DO NOT USE AN IMPACT WRENCH ON THIS NUT.
6. Check and set toe to specifications, road test vehicle and make further adjustments as
needed.
ALWAYS CHECK FOR SUSPENSION CLEARANCE
Modifying any suspension component may change other part clearances and cause binding or interferences. After installing any Ingalls’ product, the
suspension must be checked for binds or interference between all components, other arms and the chassis. Be sure that all control arms, struts and
steering ends move freely through the full movement of the suspension (springs may need to be removed to fully check component travel). Installing
any Ingalls’ product on a modified vehicle (lowered or raised) from the original factory design requires a detailed check of all suspension components
and their movements. Ingalls recommends that a trained technician install all products.
Limited Warranty
Subject to Disclaimer. All Ingalls products are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for ninety (90) days from date of purchase.
During the warranty period, Ingalls will repair, or at its option replace at no charge, components that prove to be defective. The product must be
returned, shipping prepaid, to Ingalls facility. This limited warranty does not apply if the product is damaged by accident or misuse. The foregoing
warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied including but not limited to any implied warranty of merchantability, fitness, or adequacy for
any particular purpose or use. Ingalls shall not be liable for any special, incidental or consequential damages whether in contract, tort, or otherwise
resulting from the use or the inability to use the product.
Warranty Disclaimer
Use of this product in competition, or use on vehicles altered from original manufacturer’s specifications or settings, EXPRESSLY VOIDS WARRANTY.
The user is urged to inspect for suspension binding or interference when the product is used in these manners. However, due to the varying conditions
and manner of use which the product will be subjected to in such uses, Ingalls Engineering Co., Inc. makes no warranties, either express or implied,
including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose for use in competition or with specifications or settings other than those
specified by the original manufacturer’s specifications.
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