Rough Country 599S - Manual (Page 11)

60. Install the new knuckles using the stock hardware on the lower ball joints, making sure the half shafts are installed in
the bearing assembly. Tighten using 24mm and a 12mm wrench. See Photo 49. Do not use air impact on the
upper and lower ball joint, tighten with hand tools.
61. Install the half shaft axle nut and lightly tighten with HAND TOOL only!!
62. Install the knuckle on the upper ball joint with the stock hardware and tighten using a 21mm and a 10mm wrench.
See Photo 50. Do not use air impact on the upper and lower ball joint, tighten with hand tools.
63. Reinstall the locking hub vacuum hose as shown in Photo 51 on the hub mechanism and install the ABS wire on the
bearing assembly using a 5mm allen wrench. See Photo 52. NOTE: The factory dust shield will not be reused.
64. Tighten the axle nut using a 13mm wrench and install the dust cap.
65. Install the rotor and caliper on the knuckle with the stock hardware using a 19mm or 21mm wrench. On models with
16mm caliper hardware it will be necessary to use the qty 4, two per side, one per bolt, 5/16” thick washers
on the head of the caliper bolts. Failure to use these washers on the 16mm bolts will allow the caliper bolt to
protrude on the rotor side and can cause clearance issues. Tighten hardware. See Photo 53.
66. Make sure the vacuum hose and ABS wire are out of harms way. Using the supplied zip tie, secure the vacuum
hose and ABS wire to the knuckle neck.
67. Install the tie rod end in the knuckle and tighten using a 21mm and 10mm wrench. See Photo 54. Do not use air
impact on the upper and lower ball joint, tighten with hand tools.
68. Install the tires and wheels using a 21mm socket. Remove the jack stands and lower the truck to the ground.
69. Tighten the lower control arm bolts using a 1-1/16” wrench and socket. Torque to 200 ft/lbs.
PHOTO 49 PHOTO 50
INSTALL KNUCKLE ON LOWER BALL JOINT INSTALL KNUCKLE ON UPPER BALL JOINT
PHOTO 51 PHOTO 52
PHOTO 53 PHOTO 54
REINSTALL THE VACUUM LINE TO HUB REINSTALL THE ABS WIRE TO HUB
WASHERS WILL INSTALL HERE IF EQUIPPED
WITH 16MM CALIPER BOLTS
REINSTALL THE TIE ROD ON THE KNUCKLE