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Verify that transfer case range lever is fully

engaged in 4L position. Tighten adjusting
trunnion lock bolt.

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Reinstall carpet/mat and tighten console

mounting bolts.

FINAL CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS

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Turn the front wheels completely left then

right. Verify adequate tire, wheel, and brake
hose clearance. Inspect steering and
suspension for tightness and proper
operation.

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Readjust headlamps. Have vehicle Aligned

to manufacturer’s specifications.

Alignment Specifications

ADJUSTMENT

PREFERRED

RANGE

Caster

1.0

Camber (fixed angle)

-0.25

0.63

Toe-In (each wheel)

0.15

Thrust Angle

0.15

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NOTES:

Summary of Contents for RS6502

Page 1: ...resentative for the correct application D Compare the contents of this system with the parts list in these instructions If any parts are missing including fasteners contact the Rancho Technical Department at 1 800 5SHOCKS Each hardware kit in this system contains fasteners of high strength and specific size Do not substitute a fastener of lesser strength or mix one hardware kit with another E Appl...

Page 2: ...2 PO BOX 5429 LONG BEACH CA 90805 1 800 574 6257 ...

Page 3: ...l Be sure to mark left right front rear and indexing of mating parts before disassembly A paint marker or light colored nail polish is handy for this M Suspension components that use rubber or urethane bushings should be tightened with the vehicle at normal ride height This will prevent premature failure of the bushing and maintain ride comfort N The required installation time for this system is a...

Page 4: ...0071 Shift Relocation Kit 1 Bracket 1 1 4 20x 75 BHCS 4 1 4 SAE Washer 4 1 4 20 Nyloc Nut 4 Thread Lock 2 P N DESCRIPTION QTY 860072 Track Bar Relocation Kit 1 Sleeve 1 7 16 14x1 0 HHCS 1 7 16 14 Stover Nut 1 7 16 SAE Washer 2 M12 1 75x70 HHCS 2 M12 1 75 Nut 2 SAE Washer 4 3 8 16x1 0 HHCS 1 3 8 16 Stover Nut 1 3 8 SAE Washer 2 860073 Skid Plate Spacer Kit 1 Skid Plate Spacer 6 1 2 Cone Washer 6 1 ...

Page 5: ...es FRONT SUSPENSION Shock Spring Removal 1 Park vehicle on a level surface set the parking brake and chock rear wheels 2 From inside the engine compartment remove the upper stud nut retainer and grommet from both front shock absorbers 3 Raise the front of the vehicle and support the frame with jack stands 4 Remove the front wheels 5 Position a hydraulic jack under the front axle for support Remove...

Page 6: ...rdware but do not tighten Figure 5 Note Position the arm so that the grease fittings are accessible Also the cam adjuster bolt may have to be installed from the opposite way 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the other front suspension lower arm 7 If applicable drill a 23 64 hole into each lower arm and reinstall the ABS sensor wires Use the original clamps Shock Spring Installation 1 Lower the front axle...

Page 7: ...tment cams and lower arm axle brackets Tighten nuts to 85 FT LBS 13 Grease new lower suspension arms until you see a slight amount of grease coming out of bushings DO NOT OVER GREASE REAR SUSPENSION Shock Spring Removal 1 Chock front wheels 2 Disconnect the stabilizer bar links from the stabilizer bar 3 Disconnect the track bar from the frame bracket See figure 7 4 Raise the rear of the vehicle an...

Page 8: ...the original hardware 6 Bend gas tank skid plate away from track bar if necessary Lower Arm Replacement Note Remove and replace one suspension arm at a time 1 Support the rear axle with a hydraulic jack 2 Remove the lower arm axle and frame mounting bolts Remove the lower suspension arm 3 Install a new Rancho lower suspension arm along with four shims from kit 860070 to the frame and axle brackets...

Page 9: ...ach shocks to the axle brackets loosely 7 Install wheels and lower vehicle to the ground Do not remove wheel chocks Tighten lug nuts to 80 110 FT LBS 8 Tighten the lower shock mounting bolts and the track bar mounting bolts to 74 FT LBS 9 Reconnect stabilizer bar links Tighten nuts bolts to 40 FT LBS 10 Tighten all lower arm mounting nuts to 130 FT LBS 11 Grease new lower suspension arms until you...

Page 10: ...haft bracket off the torque shaft and remove the bearing plate gasket Drill out the two threaded holes in the torque shaft bracket to 9 32 4 Attach the shift relocating bracket from kit 860071 to the torque shaft bracket as shown in figure 14 Use the hardware from kit 860071 5 Attach the bearing plate with gasket to the shift relocating bracket See figure 14 Figure 14 6 Insert the torque shaft int...

Page 11: ...NTS 1 Turn the front wheels completely left then right Verify adequate tire wheel and brake hose clearance Inspect steering and suspension for tightness and proper operation 2 Readjust headlamps Have vehicle Aligned to manufacturer s specifications Alignment Specifications ADJUSTMENT PREFERRED RANGE Caster 7 1 0 Camber fixed angle 0 25 0 63 Toe In each wheel 0 15 0 15 Thrust Angle 0 0 15 NOTES ...

Page 12: ...RRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO ANY RANCHO PRODUCT WHICH HAS BEEN MODIFIED CUSTOMIZED OR IMPROPERLY INSTALLED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO ANY RANCHO COMPONENTS USED FOR RACING PURPOSED OR RACE TYPE ACTIVITIES WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO ANY RANCHO INDUSTRIES RACING PRODUCTS The product time periods and or mileage under this warranty are as follows RS1000 RS5000 RS5600 RS7000 RS9000 LIMITED LIFETIME WARRAN...

Page 13: ...ifications or to make product changes as deemed necessary without prior notice Obligations or liabilities will not be assumed with respect to similar products previously advertised WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO ANY RANCHO COMPONENTS USED FOR RACING PURPOSES OR RACING TYPE ACTIVITIES WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO ANY RANCHO INDUSTRIES RACING PRODUCTS PRINTING ERRORS Every effort has been made to avoid pr...

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