Trail Master Suspension TM402_TM402N 2009– 2013 FORD F-150 2WD ONLY 2 1/2 FRONT SPACER KIT - Manual (Page 5)

TM402 &
TM402N
Revised
8.9.13
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11. Remove the strut assembly from the vehi-
cle.
12. Now would also be a good time to inspect
the struts for damage or fluid leakage.
Replace if necessary.
13. Install the strut spacer (94-2834m) onto
the OE strut mounting studs. Secure with
the previously removed OE nuts. Torque
the nuts to factory specifications.
NOTE: Be sure to use thread locker
on the OE nuts.
14. Install the strut assembly into the strut
tower and start the (3) upper 10mm
flange nuts. (Make sure that the bottom of
the strut is aligned as well) Torque the
upper strut tower 10mm nuts to
60 ft./lbs.
NOTE: Be sure to use thread locker on
the OE nuts.
15. Install the lower strut bolt in the original
position and torque to manufacturers
specifications.
NOTE: Be sure to use thread locker
on the OE bolt.
16. Reinstall the knuckle to the upper ball
joint and secure using the OE nut.
Torque the upper ball joint nut to factory
specifications.
NOTE: It may help to use (2)
wrenches to tighten the upper ball joint
nut. One to tighten the nut and one to
keep the ball joint stud from spinning.
17. Reconnect the sway bar to the end links
using the previously removed OE hard-
ware.
18. Reinstall the tie rod end to the knuckle.
Torque to factory specifications.
19. Unbolt the ground cable bolt from the
front upper A-arm pocket. Save hardware
for reinstallation.
20. Install the bump stop (15-11018) to the
bump stop bracket (94-5456 drvr and 94-
5459 pass) using the supplied 3/8” hard-
ware.
21. Install the bump stop bracket (94-5456
drvr and 94-5459 pass) into the front up-
per A-arm pocket. Secure in place using
the 1/2” X 1 1/4” bolt in the existing front
inner hole. Tighten the bolt.
NOTE: Be sure the bracket is sitting
flat on the frame
Strut Spacer
(94-2834m)
Strut
Assembly
Upper Ball
Joint Nut