Trail Master Suspension TM104N CHEVEROLET/GMC 1/2 TON 4WD SUSPENSION LIFT KIT - Manual (Page 5)

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TM104N
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5. Remove the 6 bolts that attach the CV axle to the differential. Save these for reuse.
6. Detach the outer end of the tie rod from the spindle assembly. Special tools are
available to safely remove these without damage to the joint or the protective boot.
Your GM service manual has details on this procedure
7. Remove the anti-sway bar links that connect the sway bar to the lower A-arm. Save this
hardware for reuse on reassembly.
8. Remove the shock absorber mounting bolts from the lower A-arm. Save this hardware
for reuse.
9. Remove the upper and lower A-arm pivot nuts. Save this hardware for reuse on
reassembly.
10. Support the A-arm assembly and carefully remove the pivot bolts. Lower the assembly
to the floor and set aside. This assembly is relatively heavy and not a rigid assembly.
Be very careful when removing. Save the pivot bolts for reuse.
11. Remove the upper shock nuts and remove the stock shock absorbers. Discard these
parts.
12. Detach the front drive shaft from the differential yolk and secure it out of the way.
Disconnect the electronic sensor and vent line from the differential and secure them out
of the way.
13. Remove the factory bump stops by using a large channel lock type of pliers and discard
the stops.
14. Remove drag link from the pitman arm and idler arm. It may be easier to remove the
Idler arm from the frame with the drag link. Set this assembly aside. Save the nuts for
reuse.
15. Remove the front differential lower mounting bolt. Save this nut and bolt for reuse.
16. Remove the passenger side differential mounting bolts. Save this hardware for reuse.
17. Remove the differential cross member and discard this hardware.
18. While supporting the differential, remove the upper mount bolt and carefully lower the
differential to the ground. Retain this nut and bolt for reuse on reassembly.
19. Using a 2” hole saw without the pilot drill, remove the bump stop mount from the frame
on each side of the vehicle. It is important that you do NOT remove any more material
than you have to. Do NOT drill through this pad with the hole saw!
20. Using an angle grinder or equivalent, remove any remaining weld from this area to
achieve a smooth surface.
21. Using a reciprocating saw or other suitable saw, on the driver side A-arm pocket /
differential mount, cut the rear section out as shown in Illustration A and to the
dimensions shown in Illustration 1.
Steps 5 through 12 are performed one side at a time: