Rough Country RC617 - Manual (Page 7)

38. Remove 4wd pivot bracket from under vehicle on driver side near transmission that was loosened in step 24. See
Photo 31.
39. Using a 10mm socket remove the pivot bearing from bracket and install into the new relocation bracket using the
supplied bolts 1/4” x 3/4” bolts and nuts. Tighten using a 11mm wrench. See Photo 32.
40. Reinstall assembly back onto vehicle with the factory hardware. Tighten using a 10mm wrench.
41. Install the supplied 1-1/2” x 1-1/2” x 1-3/4” long inch square tubing onto steering carrier bearing using the supplied
10mm x 60mm bolt and washer. See Photo 33.
42. Install the side steering carrier bearing strap using the stock bolt on bottom and the supplied 7/16” x 1” bolt, washer
and nut on top. See Photo 34. Use a 17mm wrench to tighten 10mm bolt ,16mm and 17mm for new 7/16” bolt and
15mm for stock bolt.
43. Reinstall gap guard. Note: Make sure fuel lines are away from steering carrier bearing.
44. Reconnect front factory fog light if equipped.
45. Zip tie the black and grey connectors under hood at firewall.
46. Reconnect vacuum hose to brake booster and reattach heater hose to clips.
47. Install supplied 1/4” stud into supplied radiator drop brackets using a small socket and hammer. Making sure the
stud is secure to prevent spinning. See Photo 35.
48. Install 1/4 nuts onto studs and tighten using 11mm wrench. This nut is being used as a spacer to allow the radiator
flange to sit flush. See Photo 36.
PHOTO 31 PHOTO 32
PHOTO 33 PHOTO 34
PHOTO 35 PHOTO 36
REMOVE THE 4WD SHIFTER BRACKET INSTALL THE 4WD SHIFTER EXT BRACKET
INSTALL THE STEERING BRACKET INSTALL THE SIDE STEERING BRACKET
INSTALL THE 1/4” STUDS IN BRACKETS INSTALL 1/4” NUTS ON STUDS