Daystar KF09124BK - Manual (Page 3)

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Installation Instructions
1. Jack the front of the vehicle in accordance to manufacture rec-
ommendation, set parking brake and chock rear tires.
2. Support front end with jack stands so front tires are off ground
3. Remove the two front tires/wheels.
4. On 2011 models and if equipped with EPAS (Electronic
Power Assist Steering ). Please unplug connection on the
Steering assembly by the front differential.
5. Disconnect the sway bar end links at the top.
6. 6.Disconnect the brake line bracket from strut tower.
Sway bar link
Brake line bracket
Strut tower
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7. Separate the upper ball joint from the spindle. Use a ball
joint separator or other suitable tool.
8. Remove the 3 upper strut mounting nuts on the top off the
strut tower.
9. Loosen the lower strut bolt and nut and push the upper con
trol arm up and pull the strut toward you.
10. You may need to grind 1/8”off the (3) factory
studs .Before installing the new stud extenders .Apply
thread lock to the (3) strut studs and install the stud extend-
Ball joint
3 upper bolts
Stud extenders