Ingalls 35658 - Manual

Part Number 35658
Installation Instructions
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CAUTION: Observe proper safety and repair procedures for installation of all chassis parts. Some chassis parts require specialized tools and experience and
therefore MUST be installed by a qualified technician otherwise an unsafe vehicle and/or personal injury could result. Wear safety glasses and other protection.
WARNING: Before beginning, check for any damaged or loose ball joint connections (steering tie rod end and upper and lower ball joints). Loose connections
here indicate the ball joint taper and/or the knuckle tapers are either worn or broken and MUST BE REPLACED. Failure to replace a damaged or worn steering
knuckle may cause loss of steering due to ball joint breakage and will cause the wheel to separate from the vehicle, possibly resulting in serious personal injury.
NOTE: These parts are intended for use in vehicles with abnormal alignment and are designed to replace the non-adjustable factory equipment. These parts
are not designed for installation on vehicles with suspension and/or steering systems modified for racing, competition or any other non-standard purpose.
Overview
This kit requires removing the OEM lower front ball joint.
Removal Instructions
1. Raise front of vehicle in a safe manner and support vehicle on jack stands under the vehicle. The rim/tire assembly can be removed to aid installation,
but it is not necessary.
2. Remove the lower front ball joint from the steering knuckle assembly – remove lock nut and break ball stud taper free. (It is possible to do this
installation without removing the ball joint from the steering knuckle, but it is more difficult.)
3. Remove the ball joint from the lower control arm assembly – Loosen and remove the 3 M8 bolts and nut plate.
4. Check the steering knuckle for wear or damage.
Assembly & Installation Instructions
1. Install ball joint body to the slider plate. Line up the triangle indicator on the short side of the ball joint body with either "Right" or "Left" on the slider
plate depending on the side of the vehicle the ball joint will be installed (Driver = left). The ball joint body should angle away from the wheel and
towards the rear. Tighten large nut on ball joint base to 90 lb-ft. It may be easier to final torque this nut after installation on the control arm.
2. Place the triangular spacer inside the control arm (where the ball joint was mounted) so that all three holes line up with the holes in the control arm.
3. Set the thick base plate in place on top of the control arm so the side marked "TOP" is facing up, the beveled edges are facing away from the control
arm and the three holes line up with the holes in the control arm.
4. Attach the ball joint/plate assembly to the control arm and base plate using the 3 M8 bolts and lock nuts. Torque to 40 ft-lbs. Disconnecting the sway
bar at the control arm will allow the control arm to droop enough to make this step easier.
5. Install ball joint to steering knuckle, torque locking nut to manufacturer specifications.
6. Install alignment equipment and adjust camber by sliding bracket. Using a jack to slightly lift or lower the vehicle to increase or reduce weight on the
wheel will help to allow the assembly to slide.
7. Once the correct position is obtained, torque the 3 M8 bolts between the sliding plate and base to 40 ft-lbs to lock the assembly in place.
8. Check and set toe to specifications, road test vehicle and make further adjustments as needed.
ALWAYS CHECK FOR SUSPENSION CLEARANCE
Modifying any suspension component may change other part clearances and cause binding or interferences. After installing any Ingalls’ product, the suspension
must be checked for binds or interference between all components, other arms and the chassis. Be sure that all control arms, struts and steering ends move
freely through the full movement of the suspension (springs may need to be removed to fully check component travel). Installing any Ingalls’ product on a
modified vehicle (lowered or raised) from the original factory design requires a detailed check of all suspension components and their movements. Ingalls
recommends that a trained technician install all products.
Limited Warranty
Subject to Disclaimer. All Ingalls products are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for ninety (90) days from date of purchase. During the
warranty period, Ingalls will repair, or at its option replace at no charge, components that prove to be defective. The product must be returned, shipping prepaid,
to Ingalls facility. This limited warranty does not apply if the product is damaged by accident or misuse. The foregoing warranty is in lieu of all other warranties
expressed or implied including but not limited to any implied warranty of merchantability, fitness, or adequacy for any particular purpose or use. Ingalls shall not
be liable for any special, incidental or consequential damages whether in contract, tort, or otherwise resulting from the use of the inability to use the product.
Warranty Disclaimer
Use of this product in competition, or use on vehicles altered from original manufacturer’s specifications or settings, EXPRESSLY VOIDS WARRANTY. The
user is urged to inspect for suspension binding or interference when the product is used in these manners. However, due to the varying conditions and manner
of use which the product will be subjected to in such uses, Ingalls Engineering Co., Inc. makes no warranties, either express or implied, including any warranty of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose for use in competition or with specifications or settings other than those specified by the original manufacturer’s
specifications.
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