12. Re-install the sway bar endlink lower mount and secure
using the OE hardware. Torque to
40 ft lbs.
13. Move back to the 3 upper strut mounting hardware and
torque to
30 ft lbs.
14. Re-install the Air fitting on the top of the strut.
15. Re-install the tires and wheels and carefully lower the
vehicle back down to the ground.
16. Jounce the vehicle to get the suspension to settle at
its new ride height.
17. Move back to the lower control arm mounting hardware
and torque to
125 ft lbs. Set them in the center and they
will be adjusted properly at the alignment shop.
18. Move back to the lower strut mounting hardware and
torque to
150 ft lbs.
SENSOR LINK INSTALLATION
2013-2015 -
Both ends of the OE link can be popped off
from the ball studs
2016-2018 -
OE link can be popped off of uppe control arm
mount, but the lower mount on the sensor arm must be
unbolted.
2019+ -
Both ends of the OE link can be popped off from
the ball studs.
1. Pull the sensor link off starting with the top, then unbolt
the bottom if 16-18. If you are having a hard time, grab an
open end wrench (8mm) or equivalent to place behind the
link by each ball joint to help pop off evenly.
The
safety clips
included are used to lock each ball joint
on after installation. They insert from the bottom of each
ball joint in the small pin hole then wrap around the neck
locking them into place. Please remove locking clips from
both ends of the links before installation.
2. Once you have removed the OE links, press on the
new ones until you hear it pop on. If necessary bolt on the
bottom mount if you vehicle fits that year range.
