65. Install tires and wheels and torque lug nuts to wheel
manufacturer’s specifications. Turn front tires left to right
and check for appropriate tire clearance.
Note - Some
oversized tires may require trimming of the front
bumper & valance.
66. Check front end alignment and set to factory
specifications. Readjust headlights.
67. Recheck all bolts for proper torque.
68. Recheck brake hoses, ABS wires and suspension parts
for proper tire clearance while turning tires fully left to
right.
69. Check the fluid in the front and rear differential and fill
if needed with factory specification differential oil.
Note
- some differentials may expel fluid after filling and
driving. This can be normal in resetting the fluid level
with the new position of the differential/s.
70. Install Driver Warning Decal. Complete product
registration card and mail to Fabtech in order to receive
future safety and technical bulletins on this suspension
Vehicles that will receive oversized tires should check ball
joints and all steering components every 2500-5000 miles
for wear and replace as required.
RETORQUE ALL NUTS, BOLTS AND LUGS
AFTER 50 MILES AND PERIODICALLY
THEREAFTER.
For technical assistance call: 909-597-7800
FIGURE 130
FIGURE 131
FIGURE 132
S.A.E. Bolt Torque Specification Chart
Grade 5
Grade 8
Metric
STANDARD
METRIC
Grade
5
Grade
8
Grade
8.8
Grade
10.9
SIZE
ft. lbs.
ft. lbs.
SIZE
ft. lbs.
ft. lbs.
1/4"
10
14
M-6
7
12
5/16"
21
29
M-8
17
29
3/8"
37
52
M-10
35
58
7/16"
59
83
M-12
65
100
1/2"
90
127
M-14
100
160
9/16"
129
184
M-16
150
240
5/8"
179
254
M-18
200
300
3/4"
317
450
M-20
300
400
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