Tuff Country 55905 - Toyota Tundra 99-03 knuckle 5 lift kit - Manual (Page 4)

re-install the driver side strut back into the stock location
at a later step. Repeat procedure on passenger side.
16. Working on the driver side, remove the (3) stock
upper nuts that hold the stock strut assembly into the
stock upper pocket. Save the stock hardware for later re-
installation. Special note: DO NOT remove the stock
upper center nut that holds the stock strut into the
stock location. If the nut is removed, a coils spring
compressor is going to be needed to replace the
stock strut. Repeat procedure on passenger side.
17. Working on the driver side, remove the stock lower
bolt that holds the stock strut into the stock location and
save the stock hardware for later re-installation. Repeat
procedure on passenger side. Set the driver and
passenger side stock struts a side for later re-installation.
18. Working on the passenger side, remove the stock
hardware that connects the stock rack and pinion hi
pressure and return lines to the stock rack and pinion.
Save the stock hardware for later re-installation.
19. Working on the driver side, carefully tie the stock
rack and pinion to the stock sway bar mount. Repeat
procedure on the passenger side. Special note: This is
done so that when the rack and pinion is removed
from the stock location it will be up out of the way
when the stock rear cross member needs to be cut.
20. Working on the driver side, scribe a mark on the
stock steering shaft flange and the stock rack and pinion
flange. This is done so proper alignment is maintained
when the new steering shaft extension bracket is
installed the stock steering shaft flange and the stock
rack and pinion flange.
21. Working on the driver side, remove the stock steering
shaft flange from the stock rack and pinion flange. Save
the stock hardware for later re-installation.
22. Working on the driver side, remove the stock
hardware that connects the stock rack and pinion to the
stock rear cross member. Save the stock hardware for
later re-installation.
23. Locate the center stock bolt that connects the stock
rack and pinion to the stock rear cross member. Remove
and discard the stock bolt.
24. Working on the passenger side, remove the stock
upper mounting bolt that connects the stock rack and
pinion to the stock mounting location. The stock bolt may
be discarded.
25. Working on the passenger side, remove the stock
lower mounting all thread nut that connects the stock
rack and pinion to the stock rear cross member. Save
the stock lower mounting nut for later re-installation.
6. Working on the driver side, remove the stock brake
line bracket from the stock attaching point on the stock
spindle. Save the stock hardware for later re-installation.
Repeat procedure on the passenger side.
7. Working on the driver side, remove the (2) stock
attaching bolts that connect the stock brake caliper to the
stock spindle. Save the stock hardware for later re-
installation. Using a bungee cord, carefully tie the stock
brake caliper up and out of the way in the rear portion of
the stock fender well. Special note: Take special care
not to kink or over extend the stock brake line.
Repeat procedure on the passenger side.
8. Working on the driver side, remove the stock rotor
from the stock location and set a side for later re-
installation. Repeat procedure on the passenger side.
9. Working on the driver side, remove the stock grease
cap right in the middle of the stock hub assembly. Set
the stock grease cap a side for later re-installation.
Repeat procedure on the passenger side.
10. Working on the driver side, remove the stock cotter
pin, lock cap and the stock nut that connects the stock
axle to the stock hub assembly. Save the stock cotter
pin, lock cap and the stock nut for later re-installation.
Repeat procedure on the passenger side.
11. Working on the driver side upper ball joint that
connects the stock spindle to the stock upper control
arm, remove the stock cotter pin and discard. Loosen the
stock castle nut but do not remove completely. Carefully
separate the stock upper ball joint from the stock upper
control arm. Repeat procedure on the passenger side.
12. Working on the driver side, remove the stock cotter
pin and castle nut that secures the stock outer tie rod to
the stock lower ball joint plate. Set the stock cotter pin
and castle nut a side for later re-installation. Carefully
separate the stock outer tie rod from the stock lower ball
joint plate. Special note: Take special care not to
damage the stock outer tie rod dust boot. Repeat
procedure on the passenger side.
13. Working on the driver side, remove the (4) stock
bolts that connect the stock lower control arm ball joint
plate to the stock spindle. Save the stock hardware for
later re-installation. Repeat procedure on the passenger
side.
14. Working on the driver side, move back to the stock
castle nut that connects the stock upper ball joint to the
stock spindle and remove completely. The stock castle
nut may be discarded. Set the stock spindle a side for
further instructions. Repeat procedure on the passenger
side.
15. Working on the driver side, scribe a mark on the
stock strut indicating the driver side. This will allow you to