Daystar KT09113BK - Manual (Page 4)

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17. Install the coil spring with the spacer on top of it. If you used a
coil spring compressor it should still be on the spring in a com-
pressed state. If not you may need to compress the spring be-
fore re-installing. Make sure the spacer is centered in the upper
mount and the bottom of the spring is properly nested in the
receptor groove on the lower control arm. If you are installing a
two-inch or taller spacer you may need a spring compressor.
CAUTION: Follow all safety rules when installing the coil
spring as it will be under extreme compression.
18. Raise the lower control arm with a jack once the coil spring
and spacer are properly lined up. Raise until the spindle is high
enough to bolt on the upper ball joint. Before bolting on the
upper ball joint make sure the brake caliper and brake line are
where they need to be since some brake lines run inside the
spindle and outside the coil spring.
19. With the upper ball joint tight and a cotter pin re-installed you
may now remove the jack from under the lower control arm.
20. Assemble all of the components previously removed (sway bar
with new polyurethane bushings, tie rod ends with polyure-
thane grease boot, brake caliper and anti-lock sensor). Don’t
forget the shock with a new colored boot while it is off.
21. Repeat instructions for other side.
22. Then then double check the installation and torque all bolts to
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23. Remove jack stands and lower the truck back on the ground.
Remove all jacks and jack stands from under vehicle. Torque
the lug nuts to 85 ft.lbs. using an X pattern
24. 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 re-
main clear of springs or other obstructions.
Your vehicle may sit too high at first because the suspension
needs to settle. NOTICE: drive vehicle for at least 25 miles
for suspension to settle in to proper ride height.
Caution: Have an alignment professional check and adjust the
alignment to factory specifications.
25. Install “Warning to Driver” decal on the vehicle’s sun vi-
sor or dash. The decal must be placed in a conspicuous loca-
tion. Anyone that operates the vehicle must be made aware
of the changes made.
26. After 25 miles of driving re-torque the lug nuts to 85 ft.lbs.
27. After 500 miles of driving re-torque all of the hardware asso-
ciated with the leveling spacer installation to factory specifi-
cations. Repeat torqueing procedure as required.