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Zone Offroad Products F2302 Installation Instructions Manual

2021 ford bronco adventure series upper control arm

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Read and understand all instructions and warnings prior to installation of product
and operation of vehicle.
Zone Offroad Products recommends this system be installed by a professional technician. In addition to these instructions, profes-
sional knowledge of disassembly/ reassembly procedures and post installation checks must be known. Minimum tool requirements
include the following: Assorted metric and standard wrenches, hammer, hydraulic floor jack and a set of jack stands. See the "Special
Tools Required" section for additional tools needed to complete this installation properly and safely.
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Certain Zone Suspension Products are intended to improve off-road performance. Modifying your vehicle for off-road use may result
in the vehicle handling differently than a factory equipped vehicle. Extreme care must be used to prevent loss of control or vehicle
rollover. Failure to drive your modified vehicle safely may result in serious injury or death. Zone Offroad Products does not recom-
mend the combined use of suspension lifts, body lifts, or other lifting devices.
You should never operate your modified vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Always drive your modified vehicle at re-
duced speeds to ensure your ability to control your vehicle under all driving conditions. Always wear your seat belt.
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Special literature required: OE Service Manual for model/year of vehicle. Refer to
manual for proper disassembly/reassembly procedures of OE and related compo-
nents.
2.
Adhere to recommendations when replacement fasteners, retainers and keep-
ers are called out in the OE manual.
3.
Larger rim and tire combinations may increase leverage on suspension, steering,
and related components. When selecting combinations larger than OE, consider
the additional stress you could be inducing on the OE and related components.
4.
Post suspension system vehicles may experience drive line vibrations. Angles may require tuning, slider on shaft may require
replacement, shafts may need to be lengthened or trued, and U-joints may need to be replaced.
5.
Secure and properly block vehicle prior to installation of Zone Offroad Products. Always wear safety glasses when using power
tools.
6.
If installation is to be performed without a hoist, Zone Offroad Products recommends rear alterations first.
7.
Due to payload options and initial ride height variances, the amount of lift is a base figure. Final ride height dimensions may vary
in accordance to original vehicle attitude. Always measure the attitude prior to beginning installation.
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F2302 Installation Instructions
2021 Ford Bronco
Adventure Series Upper Control Arm
Difficulty Level
easy 1
2
3
4
5 difficult
Estimated installation: 2-3 hours
Special Tools Required
OTC 204-592 Ball Joint Separator
ATD 8696 Ball Joint Press
Tire/Wheel Fitment
Stock wheels and stock tires can be
installed. Taller tires on stock wheels
may contact the UCA. 4.5" to 5" back
spacing wheels is recommended for
most clearance to the UCA. 5.5" back
spacing on a 35" tire will be close to the
UCA at full steering lock.
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Summary of Contents for Zone Offroad Products F2302

  • Page 1 Extreme care must be used to prevent loss of control or vehicle rollover. Failure to drive your modified vehicle safely may result in serious injury or death. Zone Offroad Products does not recom- mend the combined use of suspension lifts, body lifts, or other lifting devices.
  • Page 2: Pre-Installation Notes

    Complete this portion of the installation on one side at a time Starting on the passenger side, remove the upper arm shield bolt. Remove the shield from vehicle and save for later installation Figure 1 F2302 Installation - pg. 2...
  • Page 3 Figure 2 Using an appropriate separator, dislodge the upper ball joint from the steering knuckle Figure 3 Step 8 Note: Special service tool OTC 204-592 is recommended to dislodge the ball joint taper. Figure 3 F2302 Installation - pg. 3...
  • Page 4 Zone Offroad arm. Step 10 Note: If you choose not to press out the ball joint in the OE control arm, they can be purchased from Ford. OE part # MB3Z-3050-A Figure 5A F2302 Installation - pg. 4...
  • Page 5 NOT press on the ball stud. Figure 6 Using a flat head screw driver, carefully remove the OE ball joint boot Figure 7 BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO PUNCTURE THE BOOT. Figure 7A F2302 Installation - pg. 5...
  • Page 6 Be sure NOT to press on the ball stud, but only press on the ball joint housing. Figure 8A Provided Tube Provided Tube Provided Washer Provided Washer Figure 8B F2302 Installation - pg. 6...
  • Page 7 This will ensure the ball joint is installed in the proper orientation for range of motion of the joint. Be sure NOT to press on the ball stud, but only press on the ball joint housing. Figure 9A F2302 Installation - pg. 7...
  • Page 8 Step 14 Note: Use the medium sized tube provid- ed with the ball joint press to press the ball joint into the Zone Offroad upper control arm. Figure 9C Meduim Tube Meduim Tube Figure 9D F2302 Installation - pg. 8...
  • Page 9 Ensure there is no dirt / debris in the ball joint socket. Grease the ball joint and ball joint boot Figure 11 Install the factory ball joint boot back onto the ball joint using the boot installa- tion tool in the ball joint press tool set Figure 12A & B F2302 Installation - pg. 9...
  • Page 10 Figure 12A Figure 12B Figure 12C Install new Zone Offroad upper control arm. Replace with factory hardware. Do not tighten the bushing hardware at this time Figure 13 F2302 Installation - pg. 10...
  • Page 11 Figure 14 Use the included grease packet to lube the o-ring. Install o-ring onto the cap and install cap into the arm Figure 15 Figure 15 F2302 Installation - pg. 11...
  • Page 12: Post-Installation

    4. Re-torque all fasteners after 500 Check all hardware after 500 miles. miles. Always inspect fasteners and Adjust headlights as necessary components during routine servic- ing. Recommend Alignment Specifications aSter 3.18˚ ± 0.60˚ amber +0.20˚ ± 0.50˚ +0.10˚ ± 0.15˚ F2302 Installation - pg. 12...