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Tuff Country 23000 - Ford 09-13 F150 3 lift kit User Manual

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5. Working on the driver side, remove the outer tie rod from
the OE knuckle. Save the hardware. Special note: Using a
hammer and striking the knuckle will help break the tap-
per. Take special care not to damage the outer tie rod
dust boot during removal.
Repeat procedure on the pas-
senger side.

6. Working on the driver side, remove and discard the nut
holding the upper control arm ball joint to the knuckle.
Remove the upper control arm from the knuckle. Special
note: Using a hammer and striking the knuckle will help
break the tapper.
Repeat procedure on the passenger side.

7. Working on the driver side, place a hydraulic floor jack
under the lower control arm and carefully raise up on it until
it makes contact with lower control arm. Repeat procedure
on the passenger side.

8. Working on the driver side, remove the lower bolt holding
the lower eyelet of the coil over to the lower control arm.
Save the hardware. Repeat procedure on the passenger
side.

9. Working on the driver side, remove and save the (3) upper
nuts securing the coil over into the upper location. Remove
and set aside the coil over. Repeat procedure on the pas-
senger side. Special note: Using a pry bar will help
removal of the coil over easier.