ReadyLIFT GMC Sierra 2500/3500 Tie Rod Kit 1999-2010, 6-lug, 2WD & 4WD - Manual (Page 2)

ReadyLift
®
(Part# 66-3156) GM Tie rod kit, Installation Instructions
1999-2006 Chevy 6 lug 2-4WD 1/2 ton
2000-2009 Chevy 8 lug 2-4WD 1500/2500 HD & Hummer H2
ReadyLift Suspension, Inc.
3201W. MacArthur Blvd, Santa Ana, CA, 92704
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Please read instructions thoroughly and completely before beginning installation.
Check WWW.Readylift.com for any installation instruction updates
Installation by a trained mechanic is recommended.
Position truck on a flat surface and lift vehicle by the frame so that the front wheels are off the ground.
Use a minimum 3 ton jack stands and place under frame for safety or a (2) two post lift if available.
Make sure that the emergency brake is on and the rear wheels are blocked to prevent a rollout.
1 ) Break loose the Factory 21mm steering tie rod
jamb nut ( clockwise ). Spin the nut up approx 1/2
inch. Then use a permanent marker on the thread of
the steering shaft. This will be a reference point
showing how far up to thread the ReadyLift support
tube.
Save this nut later only for returning the vehicle to
stock.
2 ) Next remove the tie rod ball joint 22mm
nut ( counter clockwise ) Save it you will rein-
stall it later.
2 A ) after the nut is removed you will need
to break loose the ball joint from the spindle.
In most cases you will need to hit the spindle
portion that the ball joint connects to with a
few good hits. This will cause the ball joint to
pop free. Be careful to not hit the ball joint or
any threads.
3 ) Pull the ball joint down and twist it away
from the spindle.
3 A ) Unthread the Factory steering ball
joint end ( counter clockwise ). Before re-
moving the Factory jamb nut clean off the
threads of any grease with a shop rag this
will prevent your mark on the steering shaft
from being removed.
3 B ) Unthread the factory steering rod
jamb nut and remove.