Rough Country 7501 - Manual (Page 4)

15. Install the new knuckle onto the lower ball joint using a 18mm socket. See Photo #13.
16. Make sure the brake line bracket runs under the upper ball joint as shown in Photo 14 and install the knuckle on the
upper ball joint using a pry bar. Tighten using a 18mm wrench.
17. It may be necessary to reposition the brake line mounting bracket to allow the bracket to bolt up to the new mounting
hole on the knuckle. If needed remove the bracket from the control arm using a 10mm wrench and spray the control
arm bracket and knuckle bracket with WD40 and slide the brackets to allow the brake line to install on the knuckle.
Move the knuckle from full left turn and right turn to make sure the brackets are positioned correctly and the brake
line is not pulled. Move brackets as needed and install the brake line bracket bolt onto the hole on the under side of
the new knuckle, near the upper ball joint with stock hardware. See Photo 15 & 16. Tighten using a 10mm wrench.
18. Reinstall the brake caliper and tighten using a 18mm socket to factory specs.
19. Install the tie rod end on the new knuckle. Tighten using a 18mm wrench to factory specs and install the cotter pin.
20. Bend the brake line bracket as shown to install the ABS wire as shown in Photo 17 & 18. If needed spray the line
with WD40 and move the runner mounts to install the wire on the arm and on the upper coil seat. Reinstall the ABS
wire in the clip on the upper coil seat. Be sure to check for adequate clearance and move as necessary.
21. Remove the shocks using a 12mm socket on the lower arm and 9/16” on the upper mount. Retain lower hardware.
22. Install the new shock absorbers if purchased with the factory hardware.
23. Recheck all fasteners and install the wheels/tire. Repeat process for opposite side.
PHOTO 13 PHOTO 14
PHOTO 15 PHOTO 16
PHOTO 17 PHOTO 18
INSTALL ON LOWER BALL JOINT INSTALL ON UPPER BALL JOINT
REMOVE BRAKE LINE BRACKET SPRAY LINE
INSTALL BRAKE BRACKET ON KNUCKLE ROUTE ABS WIRE