Rough Country 609S - Manual (Page 5)

18. Lightly lube pitman arm splines with WD-40 and install the
new pitman arm with the stock hardware. Tighten using a
33mm socket. See Photo 11. Reinstall the drag link on the
new pitman arm with the stock nut and using a 21mm
wrench. It might be necessary to use a 1/4” allen wrench to
hold stud and tighten.
19. Install the bushings and sleeves from 1681bag2 into part #
658686 front shock. Position the cup washer and stem
bushing on the stem end of the shock and insert the stem in
the upper shock tower. Install the remaining bushing and
washer and loosely secure using the supplied nut. Tighten
using a 9/16” wrench until the bushing swells slightly.
20. Attach the lower end of the shock to the axle and secure
using the stock hardware. Tighten to 80 ft/lbs.
21. Remove the stock stabilizer from the axle and tie rod mount
using a 18mm wrench See Photo 12.
22. Install the track rod bracket as shown on the stock mount. Install the crush sleeve with the stock hardware as shown
in Photo 13 & 14.Do not tighten at this time.
23. Install the supplied u-bolt and nuts in the bracket as shown in Photo 15. Do not tighten at this time.
PHOTO 11
INSTALL NEW PITMAN ARM
PHOTO 12 PHOTO 13
PHOTO 14 PHOTO 15
REMOVE STOCK STABILIZER INSTALL CRUSH SLEEVE
INSTALL STOCK HARDWARE INSTALL U-BOLT