Maintenance – JKS OGS159 User Manual

Page 3

JKS OGS159

JKS Adjustable Track Bar Installation

Page 3

Ratchet Strap (preferred)

Attach a heavy duty ratchet strap to the chassis on

one side of the vehicle, and to the axle housing on

the other side.

Tighten the strap in small increments to pull the

chassis in alignment with the axle.

Take measurements after each adjustment until

centered.

Pushing Vehicle Body
Although this method will laterally shift the chassis

relative to axle housing, it does not enable the posi-

tion to be easily stabilized while measurements are

taken.

With the vehicle safely on the ground, have a

partner gently push on the vehicle body above the

rear wheels.

Take measurements while your partner maintains

pressure on the vehicle body.

4. SET ADJUSTABLE TRACKBAR

LENGTH AND MOUNT TO CHASSIS

With the axle housing centered beneath the chas-

sis, adjust the length of Adjustable Trackbar by

rotating the Chassis End (A) until steel sleeve in

Rubber Bushing (D) aligns with the mounting holes

on the chassis bracket.

Apply anti-seize lubricant to original mounting bolt

threads and adjustment threads of trackbar.

HINT:

Bend in chassis (gold) end of trackbar must point

down to prevent interference from occurring when

suspension articulates. This is the same for RHD

and LHD vehicles.

Mount Chassis End (A) of adjustable trackbar to

the chassis bracket by loosely installing the origi-

nal mounting hardware.

5. POST-INSTALLATION

Take measurements again to ensure axle housing

is perfectly centered and make any final adjust-

ments if necessary.

IMPORTANT: The rear axle housing must be in

perfect lateral alignment with vehicle chassis be-

fore you proceed with installation.

Once all adjustments are complete, fully tighten

the Jam Nut (C) to prevent Adjustable Trackbar

length from changing. HINT: It may be easier to

tighten Jam Nut with the Adjustable Trackbar re-

moved from vehicle.

Using a torque wrench, tighten mounting hardware

at both ends of track bar to 125 ft-lbs.

Maintenance

Check torque specifications regularly.
Regular cleaning with pressurized water is recom-

mended to maximize reliability.

Revision Date 03/13/2014