Trail Master Suspension TM401_TM401N 2004– 2013 FORD F-150 2WD/4WD 2.0 FRONT SPACER KIT User Manual

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TM401 & TM401N

Revised

8.9.13

and start the upper three 10mm flange nuts.
(Make sure that the bottom of the strut is
aligned as well) Torque the upper strut tower
10mm nuts to

ft./lbs.

NOTE: Be sure to use thread locker on

the OE nuts.

20. Install the lower strut bolt in the original posi-

tion and torque to manufacturers specifica-
tions.

NOTE: Be sure to use thread locker on

the OE bolt.

21. Carefully guide the CV axle through the hub

and reinstall the upper ball joint nut. Torque
the upper ball joint nut to factory specifica-
tions.

NOTE: It may help to turn the wheel to

aid in reinstallation of the CV axle into the
hub.

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.

22. Reconnect the sway bar to the end links using

the previously removed OE hardware.

23. Reinstall the ABS sensor to the hub using the

previously removed hardware.

24. Reinstall the backing plate bolt to the knuckle

using the previously removed OE bolt.

25. Install the front rotors on to the front hub.

26. Install the front calipers on to the front rotors

by reinstalling the retaining bolts. Torque to
factory specifications.

NOTE: Use thread locker on the OE

caliper mounting bolts.

27. Reconnect the ABS lines and brake lines to

the knuckle using the previously removed
hardware.

28. Reconnect the hub vacuum line to the back of

the hub.

29. Reinstall the tie rod end to the knuckle.

Torque to factory specifications.

30. Reinstall the CV end nut and dust cap.

Torque the nut to factory specifications.

NOTE: Be sure to use thread locker on

the OE bolt.

31. Repeat steps 5 through 30 on the remaining

side of the vehicle.

32. Reinstall the front wheels.

33. Now would also be a good time to inspect the

rear shocks for damage or fluid leakage. Re-
place if necessary.

IMPORTANT! BE SURE TO BRING

THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY TO A REPU-
TABLE ALIGNMENT SHOP TO BE
ALIGNED!

34. Torque all bolts to factory specifications. Re-

torque all bolts after 500 miles.

Strut
Assembly

Upper Ball
Joint Nut