Rough Country 349.24 - 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. Loosen the stock front upper sway bar links on the sway bar as shown in Photo 2 using a 15mm wrench.
7. 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.
8. 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 pitman arm puller carefully remove
the stock pitman arm.
9. The new lower control arms will be installed first on both sides of the vehicle. This is done to make it easier to re-
move the hardware from the arms and to not cause bind in the front suspension. Remove the lower suspension
arm nut, cam, and cam bolt from the axle. Refer to Photo 1. Remove the nut and bolt from the frame attachment
point and remove the lower suspension arm from the vehicle. Repeat this step for the opposite side of the vehicle.
Retain hardware for reuse.
Photo 2
Tools and Supplies Needed to Install Kit
1. Torque Wrenches 8. Pitman Arm Puller
2. ½” Drive Ratchet and Sockets 9. Hammers
3. Assorted Combination Wrenches 10. C-Clamps
4. Heavy Duty Jack Stands 11. Center Punch
5. Hydraulic Floor Jacks 12. Rubbing Alcohol
6. Channel Locks 13. Safety Glasses
7. Anti-Seize Compound 14. Non- Water Soluble Grease
Photo 1 Photo 2