25.
Install the o-ring, rotor, and caliper with bracket using the factory hardware. Torque the caliper bracket to knuckle
bolts to 148 ft. lbs.
26.
Torque the axle shaft nut to 229 ft. lbs. Applying the brakes should help to prevent the axle shaft from spinning
during this process. DO NOT USE AN IMPACT WRENCH. Proper axle shaft nut torque is imperative to ensure the
bearings in the hub assembly are loaded properly. Failure to do so will cause the hub assembly to wear out or
fail prematurely.
27.
Repeat steps 2-26 on the other side.
28.
Install the sway bar link to knuckle on both sides using the factory hardware. Torque to 81 ft. lbs.
29.
Install the wheels and tires and lower the vehicle to the ground. Torque all lug nuts to 130 ft. lbs.
Rear Installation
1.
Place wheel chocks against the front tires. Lift the vehicle by the rear lower control arms, support the vehicle with
jack stands at the frame, and remove the wheels.
2.
Place a jack under the lower control arm. Raise the suspension a few inches to relieve stress or binding. Raising or
lowering the suspension will help in removing or installing components throughout the installation of this kit.
3.
Loosen (do not remove) the 4 sway bar bracket mounting bolts using an 18mm socket or wrench.
4.
Remove the brake hose retaining clip and separate the brake line from the frame.
5.
Remove the wheel speed sensor to knuckle mounting bolt using a 10mm socket or wrench. Let the ABS line hang
from the upper control arm clip. Retain the hardware for re-assembly.
6.
Disconnect the ride height sensor arm from the rear of the lower control arm (if necessary).
7.
Disconnect sway bar link from the sway bar using an 18mm wrench and 8mm socket and or wrench. Retain the
hardware for re-assembly.
8.
Remove the bottom bolt from the shock absorber using a 21mm and 24mm socket or wrench. Retain the hardware
for re-assembly.
9.
Remove the bolts holding the toe link, camber link, and tension link from the knuckle using an 18mm socket or
wrench. Retain the hardware for re-assembly.
10.
Remove 3 plastic push clips from the back side of the fender liner for easier access to upper shock mounting bolts.
11.
Remove the upper shock mount bolts using a 16mm socket. Remove the shock and shock mount.
12.
Remove the coil spring.
13.
Remove the plastic coil spring retainer from the lower control arm. Separate the rubber section from the plastic coil
spring retainer and save for later use.
14.
Place a
Rear Coil Spring Spacer
on top of the coil spring mounting location on the lower control arm with the coil
spring mount facing up. Place a
1/2" Flat Washer
followed by a
1/4" Thick Washer
on a
1/2"-13 x 4” Grade 5
