Daystar KC09113BK - Manual (Page 3)

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7. Remove the lower strut bolt and nut.
8. Remove the strut from the upper strut tower so you can install
the spacer.
9. Install the stud extenders over the stock strut studs.
10. Install the spacer over the stud extenders.
11. Install the strut with the spacer onto the lower strut mount.
Leave the bolt loose.
12. Install the strut to the strut tower. Using a floor jack, raise the
lower control arm and reconnect the strut to the strut tower
using the supplied nuts and washers.
13. Reconnect the upper ball joint to the knuckle.
14. Torque all nuts and bolts to OEM specifications.
15. Install the wheels.
16. Remove jack stands and lower the truck back on the ground.
Remove all jacks and jack stands from under vehicle.
17. Torque the lug nuts to 85ft.lbs. using an X pattern.
!Caution: Have an alignment professional check and adjust
the alignment to factory specifications.
18. With the vehicle on the ground cycle the steering wheel side
to side and inspect suspension components, brake lines and
tires to ensure there are not any clearance issues. Jounce the
suspension to assure front suspension operates freely, brake
lines retain proper slack at full extension and that they remain
clear of springs or other obstructions.
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19. Install “Warning to Driver” decal on the vehicle’s sun visor
or dash. The decal must be placed in a conspicuous location.
Anyone that operates the vehicle must be made aware of the
changes made.
20. After 25 miles of driving re-torque the lug nuts to 85ft.lbs..
21. After 500 miles of driving re-torque all of the hardware associ-
ated with the leveling spacer installation to factory specifica-
tions. Repeat torqueing procedure as required.