Rough Country 581.20 User Manual
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30. Tighten the radius arm bolt to 230 ft/lbs
31. Remove the cotter pin and nut using a 21mm wrench, from the drag link end where it attaches to the pitman arm.
Dislodge link with a tie rod end puller, or a pickle fork. Note: replace the link if any stud looseness is detected, or if
you can twist the studs in its socket with your fingers. Using a 34mm socket, remove the nut from the steering sector
and remove the pitman arm with a puller tool. Inspect the splines on the shaft for excessive wear, repair if needed.
32. Install new arm, lock washer, and nut. Using a 34mm socket, torque to 200 ft/lbs.
33. Attach the drag link stud to the pitman arm. Torque nut to factory specs, and install cotter pin. Check for adequate
linkage clearances while turning steering wheel full lock in both positions
34. For vehicles with 2 piece drive shafts, support the driveshaft, using a 17mm socket remove the bolts from the carrier
bearing bracket. Insert the carrier bearing spacer between the bearing bracket and body mount. Reattach the carrier
bearing using the supplied 7/16”x 3 1/4” bolts and washers. Torque to 60 ft/lbs. See Photo 15.
Photo 15