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2. Using a socket wrench with a 1-1/8-
inch socket, remove two existing
nuts (and washers if installed) from
axle spring rear U-bolt
on driver’s
side of front axle assembly. If nuts
are difficult to remove, apply
penetrating oil lubricant and re-
attempt removal using a breaker
bar or impact wrench for assistance
(Figure 2).
NOTE
When installing Anchor Bracket in the following step, ensure Anchor
Bracket is mounted angled up from the mounting position and goes above
the vehicle tie-rod. The slanted 45 degree angle side of Anchor Bracket
should be facing the driver's wheel for proper mounting of SAFE T PLUS
®
unit.
3. Using a torque wrench with a 1-1/8-inch socket, install and secure Anchor
Bracket to existing axle spring rear U-bolt with two existing nuts (and
washers if previously installed) that were removed in step 2, and torque
nuts to a recommended 250 foot-pounds. Be sure to double check your
vehicle manufacturer torque specifications of nuts (Figure 2).
4. Remove debris from Tie-Rod with Scotch-Brite pad.
5.
On passenger’s side of Tie
-Rod,
place Tie-Rod Bracket on bottom of
the Tie-Rod. With U-Bolt threads
facing down, loosely install Tie-Rod
Bracket onto Tie-Rod with two U-
Bolts and four Flanged Lock Nuts
(Figure 3).
SAFE T PLUS
®
INSTALLATION (cont’d)
FIGURE 2. ANCHOR BRACKET INSTALL TO AXLE
SUSPENSION U-BOLT
ANCHOR BRACKET
U-BOLT
EXISTING NUT
AND WASHER
TIE-ROD
BRACKET
U-BOLT
FLANGED LOCK NUT
FIGURE 3. TIE-ROD BRACKET INSTALL TO
TIE-ROD
