Rough Country 696N2 - Manual (Page 4)

11. Adjust new lower control arm to 16.5” from center to center and install using factory hardware. SEE PHOTO 5.
12. Remove the stock upper control arm by removing the factory hardware from the axle bracket and then removing the
nut and bolt from the frame bracket doing one side at a time. Do not remove the factory bushing in the axle mount –it
is reused. Lubricate bushings with a lithium grease or equivalent and install the new bushings and sleeves in the
Rough Country control arm. Adjust the upper Rough Country adjustable control arm to a measurement of 15 ½”
from center to center and install on the vehicle using factory hardware – do not tighten at this time. SEE PHOTO 6.
12. PHOTO 7 shows the caster adjustment bolts on the lower control arms. These bolts can be adjusted in or out if
needed for additional caster alignment. Final alignment should be performed by a professional.
13. Install the Rough Country adjustable track rod in the factory location axle mount using factory hardware. Do not at-
tach the frame end of the new track rod at this time. Installation is done after the vehicle is on the ground and axle is
centered. SEE PHOTO 8.
14. Install the new shock absorbers Part # 658562 and tighten the factory bottom bolts using a 13mm wrench and the
upper with a 9/16 wrench . Reinstall the wiper reservoir if removed.
15. Install the front wheels and tires. Jack up the vehicle, Remove jack stands and lower the vehicle to the ground.
16. Check to make sure the body is centered over the axle. Unlocking the steering wheel and turning the wheel to move
the body, do this until the track rod hole lines up. Install the track rod with the stock bolt /flag nut and using a 15mm
wrench. Torque to factory specs.
PHOTO 7
PHOTO 6
PHOTO 8
PHOTO 5