14. Using a strut spring compressor, unload the tension on the upper
strut mount of the OEM coil assembly. Remove the upper shock
retaining nut using 9/16” socket & slide the OEM strut out from the
bottom of the OEM strut assembly. (See Arrow in Photo # 9)
15. Assemble the new Skyjacker strut by installing the new Skyjacker
coil spring seat, new Skyjacker coil spring pad, & OEM bump stop
on the new Skyjacker strut. (See Photo # 10).
16. Slide the new Skyjacker strut assembly in from the bottom & install
the OEM rubber coil seat on top of the OEM coil. (See Photo # 11)
Important Note:
Be sure that the bottom shock eye is square with
the two upper front studs on the OEM rubber mount.
17. Install the new coil / strut assembly into the vehicle. Attach to the
OEM upper mount using the OEM hardware.
18. Attach to the lower A-arm using the OEM hardware.
“Ford Torque
Specifications”
for this bolt is 351 Ft. Lbs.
19. It will be necessary to have the OEM spindle pressed out of the
OEM steering knuckle by a qualified machine shop. Once the
spindle is pressed out, apply anti-seize compound & press the
spindle into the new Skyjacker steering knuckle. (See Photo # 12).
Note:
A 10,000 lb shop press will be needed for this step.
20. Attach the new Skyjacker steering knuckle to the lower A-arm ball
joint (Torque to 111 Ft. Lbs) & upper A-arm ball joint (Torque to 85
Ft. Lbs) using the OEM hardware. (See Photo # 13) Attach the outer
tie rod using the OEM hardware. (Torque to 111 Ft. Lbs.)
Periodically
re-torque upper / lower ball joints & outer tie rod!
21. On the rearward side of the new Skyjacker steering knuckle, there is
a new mounting location for the OEM ABS line. Using the 3/8” cable
clamps & 5mm x 12mm bolts, attach the ABS line to this new
location.
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Photo # 9
Photo # 10
Photo # 11
Photo # 12
Photo # 13
