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21. Install the strut assembly using the OEM lower bolts & the six
10mm nuts supplied for the upper strut spacer. (See Photo # 19 &
20)
22. Attach the new Skyjacker steering knuckle to the upper & lower
A-arm using the OEM hardware. Install the CV shafts using the
supplied aluminum CV spacers. Install using the supplied 10mm x
70 mm bolts & thread locking compound. (See Photo # 21)
23. Attach the ABS line to the steering knuckle using the 5mm x
12mm bolts supplied.
24. Relocate the ABS line using the bracket supplied. Attach the new
Skyjacker bracket using the 5/16" x 1" fine thread bolt, washers,
& nut. (See Photo # 22) Install the new Skyjacker brake lines
using the supplied instruction sheet.
25. In order to maintain OEM alignment specifications, the inner
& outer tie rod must be cut to obtain proper toe in. Remove
the outer tie rod from the inner tie rod. Leaving the jam nut
screwed onto the inner tie rod, measure 1/2" from the end of
the inner tie rod & make a mark. Measure 1/2" from the end
of the outer tie rod & make a mark. Using a cut-off wheel or
similar tool, cut along both of these marks. Unscrew the jam
nut to chase the threads of the inner tie rod. Reinstall the
outer tie rod to the inner tie rod. Repeat this process on the
opposite side of the vehicle. Driver & passenger side tie rods
must be cut & adjusted equally to allow for proper toe in
adjustment. (See Photo # 23)
26. Attach the outer tie rod to the steering knuckles using the
OEM hardware. Reinstall the brake rotors, calipers, & etc.
Note: On some models it may be necessary to trim the OEM
dust sheild for proper brake caliper fitment. (See Photo # 24 &
25)
The length of both the inner &
outer tie rods must be cut 1/2".
Refer to arrows below.
Photo #23
I-C766SP
Photo #24
Photo #19
Photo #20
Photo #21
Photo #22
Photo #25
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