2
4.
Remove the plastic upper skid plate using a 10mm and a flat head screwdriver. Remove the lower skid plate using a 12mm. Remove
the skid plate braces using a 15mm.
[FIGURE 1 - 3]
5.
(NON KDSS VEHICLES ONLY)
Disconnect the sway bar from the frame on both sides. Remove bolts using a 14mm socket/wrench
and remove the bracket from the sway bar. Move the sway bar forward to make room for removal and installation of the shock.
6.
To make room for removal of the factory coilover assembly, disconnect the knuckle from the upper control arm. Once the knuckle
is disconnected from the upper control arm, support the knuckle so that brake line damage does not occur.
7.
Support the lower control arm with a jack and remove the (3) nuts securing the upper shock assembly mount to the coil bucket.
Do not loosen or remove the large center nut securing the spring seat to the shock shaft. Failure to comply will result in the stock coil
assembly to come apart violently, causing damage to components and possible injury.
8.
Loosen the bolt connecting the shock to the lower control arm. Lower jack and remove the bolt. Note orientation; as this bolt will
be reused. The head of the bolt should be facing forward.
9.
Remove the stock coil assembly. Due to rubber bushing stiffness you may need to pull down on the suspension. Be careful not to
damage any brake lines or wires that may be routed down the upper control arm.
10.
Install new coilover assembly. Install upper mount with the reservoir hose pointing outward using (605101) bolts and (605131) lock
washers. [Torque to 35 ft-lbs]
11.
Install lower shock mount to lower control arm: The lower shock mount has (1) long and (1) short spacer. Make sure the long
spacer is toward the front of the vehicle. This will position the shock further toward the rear of the lower control arm to ensure
adequate sway bar clearance. Reinstall the factory lower shock bolt. [Torque to factory spec]
[FIGURE 4]
12.
If replacing the upper control arms, refer to appropriate UCA instructions now. Mount the upper control arm to the knuckle and
tighten the taper nut. [Torque to factory spec]
13.
Reinstall the outer tie rod end [Torque to factory spec] and install cotter pin.
14.
(SKIP TO STEP 16 FOR KDSS EQUIPPED VEHICLES)
Remove the skid plate using a 14mm socket/wrench and set aside.
FIG.4
FIG.2
FIG.1
FIG.3
