Daystar KC09113BK - Manual (Page 4)

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REAR SUSPENSION
1. Read instructions completely, verify bill of materials and deter-
mine if you have the correct tools before beginning installation.
2. Chock front tires and raise the rear of vehicle placeing jack stands
under the frame rails so the tires are off the ground .
3. Support the rear axle with a floor jack.
4. Remove the rear wheels.
5. On each side remove the lower shock bolt and nut at the axle.
6. Remove the 2 sway bar end link mounting nuts at the axle.
7. Remove the track bar bolt and nut at the axle.
8. Lower the axle and remove the spring and stock spring isolator
pad.
9. Install the lift spacer on the top of the spring with the spring
properly positioned in the spacer helix. The factory isolator is
not re-used.
NOTICE: The rear spacer will press over the factory detent in the
upper spring mount.
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10. Reinstall the spring/spacer assembly into spring seat with the
spacer on top. Be sure the spring and spacer are properly seat-
ed on the axle and frame
11. Jack up the axle so you can reinstall the track bar, sway bar
12. Then then double check the installation.
13. Reinstall driver and passenger tires and wheels.
14. Remove jack stands and lower the truck back on the
ground. Remove all jacks and jack stands from under vehi-
cle.
15. Torque the lug nuts to 85 ft.lbs. using an X pattern.
!Caution: Have an alignment professional check and ad
just the alignment to factory specifications.
16. With the vehicle on the ground inspect suspension compo-
nents, brake lines and tires to ensure there are not any
clearance issues. Jounce the suspension to assure front sus-
pension operates freely, brake lines retain proper slack at
full extension and that they remain clear of springs or other
obstructions.
17. 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.
18. After 25 miles of driving re-torque the lug nuts to 85
ft.lbs..
19. After 500 miles of driving re-torque all of the hardware
associated with the leveling spacer installation to factory