Rough Country 207 - Manual (Page 4)

18. Reinstall the steering linkage nut using a 21mm wrench. If ball joint turns while tightening, use a 10mm wrench to
hold the bottom of the tie rod. See Photo 12
19. Repeat steps 3-14 on opposite side of vehicle
20. Using a 15mm wrench, reinstall sway bar bushings and nut using factory hardware. Torque to factory specs.
21. Install the wheels / tires, using a 7/8” deep well socket.
22. Jack up the vehicle and remove the jack stands. Lower the vehicle to the floor and torque all bolts to factory specifi-
cations.
23. Using an certified alignment professional, have an alignment done to factory specifications.
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REAR INSTALLATION
1. Chock the front wheels and jack up the rear of the vehicle. Support the vehicle with jack stands. Remove the tires
wheels using 7/8” deep well socket.
2. Remove the stock shock absorbers using a 21mm wrench. Retain the factory hardware.
3. Using a 18 & 19MM wrench, remove the sway bar link from the sway bar on both sides on the axle. See Photo 1.
4. Lower the axle down to allow the coil spring to be removed.
5. Remove coils and install the 3/4” poly spacer on top of the coil spring. See Photo 2. Install the coil with spacer back
into mount.
6. Jack up the rear axle.
7. Install in the factory rear shock using factory hardware with a 21mm wrench.
8. Reinstall the sway bar link back into the sway bar with factory hardware using a 18 & 19mm wrench.
9. Install the tire / wheels and remove the jack stands.
10. Lower the vehicle to the ground.
POST INSTALLATION
1. Check all fasteners for proper torque. Check to ensure there is adequate clearance between all rotating, mobile,
fixed and heated members. Check steering for interference and proper working order. Test brake system.
2. Perform steering sweep. The distance between the tire sidewall and the brake hose must be checked closely. Cycle
the steering from full turn to full turn to check for clearance. Failure to perform inspections may result in component
failure.
3. Re torque all fasteners after 500 miles. Visually inspect components and re torque fasteners during routine service.
MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
It is the ultimate buyers responsibility to have all bolts/nuts checked for tightness after the first 500 miles and then every
1000 miles. Wheel alignment steering system, suspension and driveline systems must be inspected by a qualified pro-
fessional mechanic at least every 3000 miles.
PHOTO 1 Photo 2