ReadyLIFT GMC Sierra 2500/3500 Tie Rod Kit 1999-2010, 6-lug, 2WD & 4WD - Manual (Page 3)

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
T o l l F r e e ( 8 8 8 ) 9 2 2 - 2 2 9 4 L o ca l 7 1 4 - 8 6 2 - 2 9 6 8 F a x 7 1 4 - 8 6 2 - 2 9 7 2
7 / 1 8 / 2 0 0 8
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.
4 ) Thread on the ReadyLift Tie Rod Support
tube ( clockwise ) until you can see the mark-
ing on the steering shaft threads that was
made back at Item ( 1 ). After you see them
adjust the support tube until the mark is at the
edge of the nut side.
6 ) install the ball joint into the spindle and
thread on the Factory 22mm nut flat surface
down and torque to factory specs. You may
need a small open end wrench to hold the ball
joint shaft from spinning while tightening the
22mm nut.
6 A ) Use a 19mm open end wrench and
tighten the ReadyLift support tube
( counter clockwise ) tighten to factory specs.
5 ) While holding the support tube with one
hand making sure not to move it and lose the
location, install your factory tie rod steering
ball joint end ( clockwise ) until it meets up
with the ReadyLift support tube.
lock them together hand tight while position-
ing the ball joint threaded end pointed up to fit
back into the spindle.