Rough Country 388.22 - Manual (Page 2)

FRONT SUSPENSION INSTALLATION
1. Secure and block the rear tires of the vehicle on a level concrete or asphalt surface
2. Open the hood and remove the shock nuts, retaining washers and rubber bushings from both upper shock mounts
located inside the engine compartment. The shocks will be removed when the coils are removed.
3. Raise the front of the vehicle and support the frame with jack stands. Remove the front wheels and tires and set
aside. Position a hydraulic jack under the front axle and raise the jack until the front suspension begins to com-
press
4. On both sides of the vehicle, scribe alignment marks on the adjustment cam and axle bracket at the lower link to
axle attachment point for later reference.
See Photo 1.
5. Unbolt the brake line brackets from the control arm mount on the axle using a 13mm wrench to ensure brake line
free play during the suspension system installation.
6. Remove the stock front upper sway bar links from the sway bar as shown in
Photo 2 using a 15mm wrench.
7. Remove the lower link from the axle using a 21mm
wrench.
See Photo 3.
8. Remove the track bar from its upper mounting point
on the frame using a 24mm wrench and rest it on the
axle. It may be helpful to loosen the lower track bar
bolt on the axle. Retain hardware for reuse.
9. Remove the cotter pin, and castle nut from the drag
link where it connects to the pitman arm. A pitman
arm tool may be needed to separate the drag link
from the pitman arm. Remove the stock nut, and
lock washer from the sector shaft on the steering
box. Save hardware for later installation. Using a pit-
man arm puller carefully remove the stock pitman
arm.
Photo 1 Photo 2
Photo 3
Tools and Supplies Needed to Install Kit
1. Torque Wrench 8. Pitman Arm Puller
2. ½ ” Drive Ratchet and Sockets 9. Hammers
3. Assorted Combination Wrenches 10. 17/32 ” Drill Bit
4. Heavy Duty Jack Stands 11. 15/32 ” Drill Bit
5. Hydraulic Floor Jacks 12. Die Grinder with Cut Off Wheel
6. Center Punch 13. Safety Glasses
7. Grinder 14. WD-40