INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION
88356
Rev B
FOR RANCHO RS97356 Jeep JK High Clearance Steering Stabilizer Kit
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY FROM START TO FINISH BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION
RS97356
PARTS
LIST
P
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TY
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RS5401
Steering Stabilizer
1
Dust Boot
1
Mounting Sleeve
1
RS176656
Axle Bracket
1
3/8-24 x 1 Bolt
1
3/8-24 Lock Nut
1
3/8 Flat Washer
2
P00932
Parts Package
1
Mounting Stud
1
1/2-20 Nut
1
7/16-20 Nut
1
5/8 I.D Flat Washer
1
1/2 Lock Washer
1
7/16 Flat Washer
1
7/16 Lock Washer
1
RS176511B
Tie Rod Bracket
1
RS7418
U-Bolt 5/16-18
2
5/16-18 LockNut
4
5/16 Washer
4
M12-1.75 x 65 Bolt
1
M12-1.75 Stover Nut
1
M12 Washer
2
88356
Instruction
1
Note: The installation of this kit requires at least 2" tall front
bump stop spacers. This prevents the steering stabilizer from
hitting the bottom of the frame at full jounce travel.
1.
Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the parking
brake. Place the wheels in a straightforward position.
2.
Remove the OE steering stabilizer nut from the tie rod
bracket. Remove the nut and bolt from the axle bracket.
Remove the steering stabilizer. Remove the OE bracket
from the tie rod.
3.
Remove the axle end track bar bolt/nut. Note: it may be
necessary to support the axle with adjustable jack stands or a
floor jack to relieve tension on the bolt for removal.
4.
Position axle bracket (RS176656) on the front face of
the OEM track bar bracket. Loosely attach the axle bracket
using the OEM track bar bolt/nut and supplied 3/8-24 x 1,
nut and washers (see illustration 1). Torque OEM track bar
bolt/nut to 120 ft-lbs and 3/8 bolt/nut to 30 ft-lbs.
Illustration 1
5.
Install supplied mounting stud through the top hole on
the axle bracket using hardware from parts package P00932
(see illustration 2).
Illustration 2
6.
Loosely attach the bottom end of stabilizer shock
RS5401 to the axle bracket with supplied nut (see
illustration 2).
7.
Push supplied mounting sleeve through the stabilizer
rod end bushing (see illustration 3).
Illustration 3
Mounting
Stud
3/8 Bolt
OEM Track
Bar Bolt
RS176656
Axle
Bracket
