Rough Country 477.20 - Manual (Page 11)

REAR INSTALLATION
1. Raise the rear of the vehicle and support with approved jack stands. Remove the rear wheels.
2. Using a 18 mm socket and 18 mm wrench remove the lower shock bolt. Using a 18 mm wrench remove the upper
shock nut. Retain stock hardware.
4. Using a 21 mm socket remove the u-bolts. See Photo 38. Doing one side at a time.
5. Install the new blocks under the factory block and new u-bolts and tighten to 85 ft lbs. See Photo 39.
6. Install new shocks part number 650333 with new nut for the top and factory bolt and nut on the lower.
7. Install the wheels and tires tighten to factory specs and lower vehicle on the ground.
Photo 38 Photo 39
POST INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Lug nuts should be check after 50 miles and all nuts and bolts should be checked and tightened after 500 miles. All
parts should be checked every 3000 miles for the life of the vehicle.
2. Recheck brake hoses and lines for proper clearances.
3. Perform steering sweep to check for appropriate tire clearance. Note- Some oversized tires may require trimming of
the bumper and valance
4. If new tires are installed that are more than 10% taller than original tires, the speedometer must be recalibrated for
the anti-lock brake system (if applicable) to function properly. Contact an authorized Ford dealer for details on recali-
bration.
5. Adjust headlights back to proper settings .
6. Have a qualified alignment center realign front end to factory specs.
7. Install “Warning to Driver” decal on sun visor.
OPTIONAL STEERING STABILIZER:
PART # 87343
Please contact your local Rough Country Dealer for more information.
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT