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I nstallation I nstructions 66- 2215 

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7-11-16 MMC 

Remove the axle nut cover, and remove the axle nut. (

Fig 7)

 

 
Place a suitable jack under the lower control arm for support. Re-
move the tie rod end nut. Strike the tie rod boss with a dead blow 
hammer to dislodge the taper and remove the tie rod end from the 
knuckle. 

(Fig 8)

 

 
Loosen but do not completely remove the upper ball joint nut, upper 
and lower control arms. Strike the ball joint boss with a dead blow 
hammer to release the taper from the knuckle.  
 
Supporting the knuckle, remove the ball joint nut completely. Gently 
swing the knuckle out and away from the frame while pulling the 
axle out of the hub assembly. 

Be extra careful not to damage the vac-

uum actuator in the process. The actuator is made of plastic on the 
inside and is easily broken or damaged. 

Also watch the brake lines 

and ABS wires for over extension. Do not allow the knuckle to pull 
on the brake lines tight. Make sure there is enough slack when lower-
ing the control arm down. 

(Fig 9)

 

 
Remove the sway bar end link and lower strut mounting nuts from 
the lower control arm. Lower the control arm with the jack to release 
the strut. 

(Fig 10) 

 
Remove the upper strut mounting nuts. Remove strut assembly from 
vehicle. 

(Fig 11) 

 
Install the strut spacer onto the strut using the supplied 10mm flange 
nuts. Torque to 

30 ft-lbs. 

(Fig 12) 

 

Making sure not to damage the studs, put the lower strut studs into a 
suitable vice and rotate the lower sleeve in the strut by pressing on 
the top of the strut the opposite direction of the original lean. You are 
going to install this strut assembly back into the vehicle 180 degrees 
from the original orientation and will need the studs on the bottom of 
the strut to lean the opposite direction. 

(Fig 13)

 

FIG 10 

FIG 7 

FIG 8 

FIG 9 

FIG 12 

FIG 11 

Summary of Contents for 66-2215

Page 1: ...orkmanship This product warranty is voided if the vehicle is not aligned after kit installation and proper maintenance is routinely done Product purchased directly from ReadyLIFT has a 30 day return p...

Page 2: ...er operate your vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs Constant maintenance is required to keep your vehicle safe Thoroughly inspect your vehicle before and after every off road use It is the...

Page 3: ...nic is highly recommended A Factory Service Manual for your specific Year Make Model is highly recommended for reference during installa tion Vehicles with a two piece rear driveline may require a car...

Page 4: ...le and support with jack stands at each frame rail behind the lower control arms 2011 and newer models equipped with EPAS Electronic Power Assist Steering disconnect the power steering control module...

Page 5: ...side and is easily broken or damaged Also watch the brake lines and ABS wires for over extension Do not allow the knuckle to pull on the brake lines tight Make sure there is enough slack when lower in...

Page 6: ...nstall the lower strut mount and sway bar end link to the lower control arm using factory hardware Torque lower strut mount to 110 ft lbs Torque the sway bar end link to 40 ft lbs Using the jack raise...

Page 7: ...ation 2 Lifted truck warning decal Apply decal to the upper left hand corner of the inside of the windshield facing the driver Give all installation instructions warranty information and all remaining...

Page 8: ...ehicles with larger tires and wheels will handle differently than stock vehicles Take time to familiarize yourself with the handling of your vehicle Wheel Alignment Headlamp Adjustment It is necessary...

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