Daystar KT09125BK - Manual (Page 3)

7. Put thread lock on the 8 ( S11105) stud extenders and using a 5/8 wrench in-
stall them on the strut, then install the strut spacer( M03800) over the stud
extenders.
8. Install the strut assembly with the spacer installed back into the truck and put
the 4 upper strut nuts on to hold the strut from falling out.
9. Raise the lower control arm so that the lower strut bolt/nut can be installed.
Put thread lock on the 2 lower ball joint bolts.
10. Using a 24mm socket install the lower ball joint bolts into the control arm/
knuckle assembly and tighten.
11. Using a 5/8 wrench tighten the upper strut nuts. With a 22mm socket and
wrench tighten the lower strut bolt and nut.
Installation steps
1. The tools needed for installation are on the back cover. A list of parts in the
kit are under the tool listing. Make sure you have all of the proper tools and
understand these directions before proceeding.
2. Place the truck on a clean level surface and set the parking brake. Chock the
rear wheels and using a floor jack raise the front of the truck and support
the truck with approved jack stands under the frame rail behind the front
wheels. NEVER WORK UNDER AN UNSUPPORTED VEHICLE.
Using a 21mm deep well socket remove the front wheels.
3. Disconnect the front sway bar lower end links using a 19mm socket.
4. Loosen the two inner lower control arm pivot bolt using
a 24 mm socket.
5. Place a floor jack under the lower control arm and support the arm, using a
14mm socket remove the upper strut nuts. Using a 22mm socket and
wrench remove the lower strut bolt and nut.
6. Using a 24mm socket remove the lower ball joint bolts and lower the con-
trol arm down, to remove the strut assembly.