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

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23. Working on the driver side, install the lower modified strut
into the lower control arm and secure using the OE hard-
ware. Do not tighten at this point. Repeat procedure on
the passenger side. Special note: The use of a pry bar
may help installation easier.

24. Working on the driver side, install the newly installed
upper control arm to the knuckle and secure using the new
harden washer and castle nut. Do not tighten at this point.
Special note: Do not forget to install the new harden
washer before the castle nut is installed. If this washer
is not installed, the new upper control arm ball joint will
not seat properly and damage will occur.
Repeat proce-
dure on the passenger side.

25. Working on the driver side, install the brake line back to
the knuckle using the OE hardware. Make sure to use loctite
and torque to 5 ft lbs. Repeat procedure on the passenger
side.

26. Working on the driver side, install the outer tie rod to the
knuckle using the OE hardware. Make sure to use loctite and
torque to 85 ft lbs. Repeat procedure on the passenger side.

27. Working on the driver side, add some loctite to the lower
strut bolt holding the strut to the lower control arm and torque
to 150 ft lbs. Repeat procedure on the passenger side.