Rough Country 565.20 - Manual (Page 5)

17. Adjust the arm to a measurement of 36 1/8” from center hole to center hole. Tighten the jam nut using a 1 7/8”
wrench.
18. Attach the lower control arm to the axle using the stock hardware. See Photo 13. Do not tighten at this time.
19. Insert the joint end of the lower control arm into the radius arm drop bracket. Bolt into place using a 3/4” x 4.75” bolt,
nut and washer provided in the kit bag. See Photo 14.
20. Reattach the ABS wire to the upper control arm. See Photo 15.
21. Repeat step 12-17 on the opposite side.
22. Remove the cotter pin and nut using a 21mm wrench, from the drag link end where it attaches to the pitman arm.
See Photo 16.
23. 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.
24. 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.
25. Install new arm, lock washer, and nut. Using a 34mm
socket, tighten bolt.
26. 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
27. Using the nylon bump stop extension provided, place the
extension between the frame and the bump stop cup. Bolt
back into the original location using the supplied 8mm x
95mm bolt. Torque to 15 ft. lbs using a 12mm wrench.
Reinstall the factory bump stop in the bump stop cup. See
Photo 17.
Photo 13 Photo 14
Photo 15
Photo 17
Photo 16