Owners manual

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NOTE: When installing coil springs, make sure that the
rubber isolator is positioned in the upper mount and the
small egg-shaped pig tail end is at the bottom.
3)  Attach shocks to the axle brackets. Torque the shock
absorber lower mounting bolts to 74 lb-ft.
4)  Reattach sway bar end links to. Tighten to 75 lb-ft.
L OWER V EHICLE
1)  Install rear wheels and lower vehicle to the ground.
Tighten lug nuts to 80-110 lb-ft.
2)  Attach rear track bar to axle bracket. Torque track bar
hardware to 125 lb-ft.
FINAL CHECKS & ADJUSTMENTS
1)  Turn the front wheels completely left then right.
Verify adequate tire, wheel, brake hose and ABS wire
clearance. Inspect steering and suspension for tightness
and proper operation.
2)  With the suspension at maximum extension (full
droop), inspect and rotate all axles and drive shafts. Check
for binding and proper slip yoke insertion. The slip yoke
should be inserted a minimum of one inch into the transfer
case and/or transmission.
3)  Ensure that the vehicle brake system operates
correctly. If new brake hoses were installed, verify that
each hose allows for full suspension movement.
4)  Readjust headlamps.
5) Have vehicle Aligned to manufacturer’s specifications.
Alignment Specifications
Caster 4.6° ± 1.0°
Camber (fixed angle) -0.25° ± 0.63°
Toe-In (each wheel) 0.15° ± 0.15°
Thrust Angle 0 ± 0.15°
Torque Specs
Front Components
Upper Control Arm
75 lb
-
ft
Lower Control Arm
125 lb
-
ft
Control Arm Jam
Nuts
200 lb
-
ft
Front Bump Stop Spacer RS176443
20 lb
-
ft
Shock Absorber Lower Mount
56 lb
-
ft
Front Drive Shaft to Pinion Flange
81 lb
-
ft
Sway Bar end Link
75 lb
-
ft
Track Bar
125 lb
-
ft
Drag Link Adjustment Sleeve Clamp
26 lb
-
ft
Brake Hose to Caliper
23
lb
-
ft
.
Brake Hose to Brake Tube
18
lb
-
ft
.
Wheels (Lug Nuts)
110
lb
-
ft
.
Rear Components
Control Arm
125 lb
-
ft
Control Arm Jam Nuts
2
0
0 lb
-
ft
Shock Absorber Upper Mount
23 lb
-
ft
Shock Absorber Lower Mount
56 lb
-
ft
Track Bar
125 lb
-
ft
Sway Bar
to Frame
33 lb
-
ft
Sway Bar End Link to Axle
75 lb
-
ft
Wheels (Lug Nuts)
110
lb
-
ft
STANDARD BOLT TORQUE & IDENTIFICATION
INCH SYSTEM METRIC SYSTEM
Bolt Size Grade 5 Grade 8 Bolt Size Class 8.8 Class 10.9 Class 12.9
5/16
15 LB
-
FT
20 LB
-
FT
M6
5 LB
-
FT
9 LB
-
FT
12 LB
-
FT
3/8
30 LB
-
FT
35 LB
-
FT
M8
18 LB
-
FT
23 LB
-
FT
27 LB
-
FT
7/16
45 LB
-
FT
60 LB
-
FT
M10
32 LB
-
FT
45 LB
-
FT
50 LB
-
FT
1/2
65 LB
-
FT
90 LB
-
FT
M12
55 LB
-
FT
75 LB
-
FT
90 LB
-
FT
9/16
95 LB
-
FT
130 LB
-
FT
M14
85 LB
-
FT
120 LB
-
FT
145 LB
-
FT
5/8
135 LB
-
FT
175 LB
-
FT
M16
130 LB
-
FT
165 LB
-
FT
210 LB
-
FT
3/4
185 LB
-
FT
280 LB
-
FT
M18
170 LB
-
FT
240 LB
-
FT
290 LB
-
FT