ICON 78650DJ Installation Instructions Manual Download Page 2

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RETORQUE ALL NUTS, BOLTS AND LUGS AFTER 100 MILES AND PERIODICALLY THEREAFTER.

VERIFY ALL FASTENERS ARE PROPERLY TORQUED BEFORE DRIVING VEHICLE.

6. 

With the upper control arm detached from the spindle begin to loosen the upper control arm from its mounts in the frame using a 

21mm socket/wrench. Once completed, remove OEM assembly. 

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7. 

Before installing the new ICON upper control arms, care must be taken to grease the bushings (liberally) prior to installing the 

assembly. Failure to grease properly will cause premature bushing wear and increased noise. 

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With the control arm completely assembled, slide the arm into the upper mounts and insert the OEM hardware loosely.

9. 

Pivot the Delta Joint stem so that it is inline with the taper bore in the spindle. The new Delta Joint will be very stiff the first time 

you move it.

10. 

Rotate the upper control arm downward and install the stem through the spindle taper. Install the supplied flanged nut on the 

taper pin. [Torque to 60 ft-lbs]

11. 

Tighten the upper control arm mounts on the chassis. [Torque to factory spec]

12. 

Install wheels and lower vehicle to the ground. [Torque to factory spec]

13. 

Repeat steps on opposite side.

14. 

Have the vehicle professionally aligned.

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Summary of Contents for 78650DJ

Page 1: ...using an 18mm socket wrench FIGURE 1 5 The spindle will need to be supported so as not to cause overextension of the CV s on 4WD equipped trucks or possibly damaging steering Using a ball joint separa...

Page 2: ...emature bushing wear and increased noise FIGURE 3 8 With the control arm completely assembled slide the arm into the upper mounts and insert the OEM hardware loosely 9 Pivot the Delta Joint stem so th...

Page 3: ...tes of America and Canada ICON Vehicle Dynamics obligation under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement at ICON Vehicle Dynamics discretion of the defective product Any and all costs of...

Page 4: ...ly in order to remove the upper shock bolt Remove the 3 bolts connecting the DEF tank to the crossbar in front of the tank Remove the 2 nuts from the driver side metal strap using a 13mm socket wrench...

Page 5: ...shock to be installed at full extension and could lead to damage not covered by warranty FIGURE 6 AND 7 6 Install the upper bolt first with the wide spacer to the outside spacing the shock away from t...

Page 6: ...o register your product ICON VEHICLE DYNAMICS SHOCK ABSORBER WARRANTY This shock absorber has a 1 year warranty against any manufacturer s defects If a shock fails within the initial year of ownership...

Page 7: ...ward Use the factory hardware to fasten to the frame using a 10mm socket wrench Torque to factory spec NOTE Leave the sway bar off until after the coilovers are installed COMPONENTS INCLUDED 1 174953R...

Page 8: ...taper FIGURE 4 9 Remove upper ball joint nut to allow room for coilover removal use a 21mm socket wrench and a 2lb sledge on the knuckle to unseat taper Tie up the neck of the knuckle so the CV joints...

Page 9: ...pacers on the coilover assembly push the coilover away from the CV boot Installing these spacers backwards will cause the CV boot to rub the rod end Reuse the factory lower bolt and a 21mm socket wren...

Page 10: ...ket wrench Torque to factory spec FIGURE 19 19 Reconnect the tie rod to the knuckle using a 21mm socket wrench Torque to factory spec FIGURE 20 20 Repeat all installation steps on the passenger side 2...

Page 11: ...o register your product ICON VEHICLE DYNAMICS SHOCK ABSORBER WARRANTY This shock absorber has a 1 year warranty against any manufacturer s defects If a shock fails within the initial year of ownership...

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