Rough Country PERF689 - Manual (Page 8)

36. Place the new track rod bracket in place on the studs on the side of the frame rail and tighten using a 18mm socket.
See Photo 23.
37. Secure the bracket on the frame rail with the stock bolts on the bottom as shown in Photo 24. Tighten using a
15mm wrench / socket.
38. Lubricate the bushings with a lithium grease and assemble them in the track rod body end with the supplied 7/16’
sleeve.
39. Install the track rod on the frame bracket with the supplied 7/16” x 2 3/4” bolt, washers & nut. See Photo 25. Do not
tighten at this time.
40. Make sure the body is centered over the axle and install the passenger side of the track rod on the axle with the sup-
plied heim spacers, 7/16” x 2 3/4” bolt, washers & nut. If axle is centered, remove from the axle and tighten jam nut
to track rod body using 1 1/8” wrench. See Photo 26.
41. Tighten the axle and frame end using a 15mm wrench / socket as shown.
42. Remove the cotter pin and nut from the drag link at the pitman arm. Retain the nut to be reused. Separate the drag
link ball stud from the pitman arm with a puller tool. Do not use a pickle fork.
43. Mark the position of the original pitman arm. Remove the nut and washer from the steering gear box. Align and in-
stall new pitman arm on the steering gear shaft. Install the washer and nut. Tighten to 185 ft. lbs
44. Proceed to sway bar and brake line install on next page.
PHOTO 23 PHOTO 24
PHOTO 25
Install the track rod bracket Install the stock hardware
Install the supplied hardware in track rod Install 7/16” X 2 3/4” Bolt, washer & nut
PHOTO 26