Figure 4
3)
If equipped with ABS brakes, remove sensor wires
and clamps from the inboard side of the lower arms. Save
clamps for reuse.
NOTE: Remove and replace one suspension arm at a time.
4)
Remove the nut, cam, and cam bolt from the axle
bracket. Remove the nut and bolt from the frame bracket.
Remove the lower suspension arm. See Figure 5.
Figure 5
5)
Install new Rancho cast link 176180, along with four
shims from kit 860070, to the frame and axle brackets as
shown in figure 6. Use original hardware but do not tighten.
6)
Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the other side.
7)
If applicable, drill a 23/64" hole into each cast link
and reinstall the ABS sensor wires. Use the original clamps.
Figure 6
P
ITMAN
A
RM
R
EPLACEMENT
1)
Remove the cotter pin and nut from the drag link at
the pitman arm. Separate the drag link ball stud from the
pitman arm with a puller tool. Do not use a pickle fork.
2)
Center the steering wheel and mark the position of
the original pitman arm. Remove the nut and washer from
the steering gear shaft.
3)
Remove the pitman arm from the steering gear with
pitman arm puller C-4150-A.
4)
Align and install new pitman arm 7727 on the
steering gear shaft. Install the washer and nut. Tighten the
nut to 185 ft. lbs.
5)
Install the drag link ball stud to the pitman arm.
Install the nut and tighten to 60 ft. lbs. Install a new cotter
pin.
C
OIL
S
PRING
I
NSTALLATION
1)
Lower the front axle and remove the hydraulic floor
jack.
2)
Drill a 5/16" hole through the center of the coil spring
axle pad. Reinstall the rubber bump stop.
3)
Compress the new front coil spring to 16 inches in
length. Use a quality spring compressor like the one shown
in figure 7.
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