Rugged Ridge HD Steering Box Mount, 76-86 Jeep CJ Models - Manual (Page 2)

Step (1): Remove old upper and lower bracket from power steering box and frame.
Please refer to the service manual for the proper steps.
To help with the installation it will be necessary to lower the front sway bar
from its mounts if the vehicle is equipped. (see fig. 1 and 2)
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Step (2): Install supplied 7/16”studs into the power steering box. You will need to place
the longer 2 ½” studs in the front and lower rear mounting holes in the steering
box. The smaller 2” stud should be installed in the upper rear mounting hole
Note that a good quality thread lock should be used when installing the studs.
Also take care when installing studs not to damage the outer fine threads.
(see fig.3 and 4)
Fig. 3 fig.4
Step (3): Add spacers to the studs as shown in fig. 5 and fig.6 making note of the
location of the thin spacers and thick spacers. The thin spacer is to be placed
on the upper rear 2” stud. Place steering box bracket onto steering box and
install the 7/16” flat washer and lock nut (torque to 65 ft. lbs.)
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