Trail Master Suspension TM407N FORD F-150 4WD 6 SUSPENSION LIFT KIT - Manual (Page 4)

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TM407N
Revised
6.14.13
See factory service manual for torque values
when re-using OE fasteners.
Fasteners
Adhere to recommendations when replace-
ment fasteners, retainers and keepers are
called out in the factory service manual.
When re-assembling the vehicle it is recom-
mended by the vehicle manufacturer that cer-
tain fasteners are replaced in order to main-
tain proper retention characteristics. This sys-
tem may not include all replacement hard-
ware as recommended by the factory service
manual. Additional replacement hardware
should be obtained prior to installation of this
system to meet the requirements of the fac-
tory service manual.
Engine Compartment
1.Disconnect both battery cables. Disconnect
negative cable first, then positive cable.
Prepare to Install Front
Suspension
Front Suspension
1.Loosen, but do not remove, lug nuts on
each front wheel.
2.If working without a shop hoist, use a hy-
draulic floor jack to slowly lift front axle until
front tires are 3-5” off ground. Position jack
stands under frame behind lower control arm
perches. Lower vehicle onto jack stands
while maintaining hydraulic jack pressure un-
derneath front axle.
3. Remove lug nuts and front wheels from
vehicle.
4.Remove Sway Bar from vehicle.
a. On both sides of vehicle, remove Nut at
bottom of lower control arm connecting link to
lower control arm.
b. Unbolt Sway Bar Clamps at Frame rail on
both sides of vehicle and remove Sway Bar
from vehicle.
5. Remove spindle from vehicle.
a. Disconnect vacuum line attached to 4WD
vacuum assembly.
b. Note the routing of the brake line, make
sketch if needed for routing of new brake line
later during installation.
c. Unbolt brake caliper and remove from spin-
dle. Zip-Tie out of the way.
WARNING
Use extreme caution when lifting vehicle from
ground. To prevent serious personal injury, prop-
erly position the lifting device.
WARNING
Do not allow caliper to hang by brake line. Damage
to brake line and/or caliper could occur. Personal
injury could occur if brake caliper or line is dam-
aged.
Lower Nut on bottom
side of Lower Control
Arm