Owners manual

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51088
Revised
12.1.05
27. Assemble both ends of the compression
struts as shown in ILLUSTRATION 13 & 14
using the bushings (PN 15-11148) and sleeves
(PN 90-2109).
28. Position the compression struts (PN 90-
2126) into the tabs on the rear cross member
using the supplied 1/2” X 4” bolts, washers,
and nuts. See ILLUSTRATION 13. The strut
ends welded at an angle go to the front, the
struts are angled from the front of the vehicle
rearward to the outside of the vehicle.
29. Rotate the strut up to the transmission cross
member and test fit the mounts (PN 90-1104)
until a satisfactory location is found. Mounts
have offset holes and can be rotated 180 de-
grees to fit. After you have located the position
of the holes, drill them out with a 1/2” drill bit
and install the saddles (PN 90-1104) to the
transmission crossmember with the supplied
1/2” X 1 1/4” bolts, washers, and 1/2” nut
plates. See ILLUSTRATION 14. Rotate the struts back up and install the 1/2” X 4” bolts sup-
plied. Repeat this procedure for the other side. Torque the compression strut hardware to specifi-
cations.
30. Install the new steel brake hose (PN 7225-AB). Thoroughly clean all mating surfaces. Make
sure old crush washers are removed. Attach the new grommet to the upper control arm mount
with the hardware provided. Position hoses so they don’t make contact with any other parts.
Hoses must be able to slide unrestricted through the grommets.
31. Install the front shock absorbers (PN 324501 or MX6042). Torque upper and lower bolts to
48 ft./lbs. Cycle suspension through the full travel cycle and check for adequate clearance be-
tween shocks, bump stops and brake hoses. Brake hose should be routed behind shocks. Make
sure brake lines are clean and dry of any material before ABS brake bleeding.
*On 97 and later vehicles it may be necessary to invert the front shocks to provide
adequate clearance with the upper control arm. See parts pack 90-6085 for detailed instructions.
32. Reinstall the differential vent hose and wiring harness.
33. Re-install the factory front anti-sway bar end links. Both sides install identically. Tighten end
link bolt just until bushings swell slightly.
34. Reinstall the front driveshaft. If it does not clear the exhaust crossover pipe, re-route a new
section of pipe either above or below the shaft. If necessary, the vehicle can be driven with the
front shaft completely removed. Torque hardware to factory specifications.
NOTE: Manually turn driveshaft and check the U-joints for binding. If U-joints do
bind flip driveshaft 180 degrees with slip yoke now facing front of truck.
Illustration 15
Torsion Drop
3/8” X 5” bolt
Torsion Drop
Block 90-4011
1/2” X
4” Bolt