3)
Repeat steps 1 and 2 to install the rest of the
bushings and sleeves.
4)
Attach the new end link assemblies to the frame
brackets and rear sway bar with the hardware from kit
860155. See Figure 16. Tighten the end link mounting bolts
to 40 ft. lbs.
Figure 16
NOTE: It may be necessary to enlarge the mounting holes
in the sway bar and frame brackets to 7/16”.
5)
Place the track bar into the frame bracket and install
the original hardware. Do not tighten the bolts at this point.
NOTE: it may be necessary to use a come-along device to
move the axle over to allow proper alignment of the track bar
and mounting hole.
6)
Tighten the shock absorber to axle bracket bolts to
74 ft. lbs.
7)
Grease new lower suspension arms until you see a
slight amount of grease coming out of bushings. DO NOT
OVER GREASE!
TRANSMISSION & TRANSFER CASE
NOTE: See Important Note O before proceeding.
C
ROSS MEMBER
R
ELOCATION
1)
Place the transmission in neutral. Support the
transfer case crossmember/skid plate with a hydraulic jack.
Loosen the 6 bolts holding the crossmember to the frame.
See figure 17. Do not use an impact gun.
Figure 17
2)
Remove 3 bolts on one side and carefully lower the
cross member/skid plate.
3)
Place 3 spacers from kit 860161 between the cross
member and the frame with the conical end of the spacer
facing down. See figure 18a. For vehicles with an
automatic transmission, add 3 shims.
4)
If flat head screws were removed, install a conical
washer and apply thread lock to 3 flat head screws from kit
860161. Insert the screws through the crossmember,
spacers, and into the frame. See figure 18.
Figure 18
5)
If hex head screws were removed, install the
hardware from kit 860483. See figure 19.
6)
Repeat steps 3 through 6 for the other side of the
cross member. Tighten all bolts to 45 FT-LBS.