BMR Suspension KM019-1 - Manual

LS1 TUBULAR K-MEMBER INSTALLATION
PART # KM019, KM019-1
Required Tools:
Jack and Jack stands or Service Lift
Wrenches: 8mm, 10mm, 11mm, 13mm, 18mm
Sockets: 10mm, 13mm, 18mm, 21mm, 15/16”
Various ratchet extensions and universal joints
Brass Hammer or Pickle Fork
Installation Procedure:
1. Using an 8mm wrench, remove the positive cable on the battery.
2. Using a 15mm wrench, loosen the serpentine belt tensioner and remove the belt from the alternator.
3. Lift car so that the factory K-Member is at least 18” from the ground. Support car with jack stands under frame rails.
4. Remove wheels/tires.
5. Using a 13mm socket and wrench, remove the front sway bar.
6. Using an 18mm wrench, remove both power steering lines and cap hoses to prevent fluid loss.
7. Using a 13mm and a 15mm socket, remove all three (3) bolts holding the alternator in place, unplug wiring harness, and
remove the alternator. This is necessary in order to access the factory motor mount bolt.
8. Support the motor with a jack and block of wood under the oil pan.
9. Using a 13mm socket and wrench, remove the drivers’ side motor mount bolt.
10. Using an 18mm socket and wrench, remove the two (2) bolts holding the starter in place. Starter may be removed completely
or it may hang, suspended by the battery cable.
11. Using a 13mm socket, remove all four (4) bolts holding the passenger side motor mount to the motor. This will require a
combination of extensions and flexible u-joints in order to access all of the bolts.
12. Remove the cotter pins from both outer tie rod ends. Using an 18 mm wrench loosen both castle nuts until the nut is flush
with the top of the stud. Using a brass hammer, tap the castle nut until the tie rod breaks loose from the spindle. This may
also be accomplished by using a pickle fork, if available.
13. Using a 15mm wrench and 18mm socket, loosen both the rack
and pinion mounting bolts. It is not possible to remove the
driver’s side bolt until the K-member is lowered.
14. Using an 11mm wrench, remove the steering shaft bolt
located directly above the rack and pinion.
15. Using a 10mm socket, remove all four (4) brake line retaining
tab bolts that attach to the side of the K-member.
16. Using a 21mm socket and wrench, remove the lower A-arm
mounting bolts for both the drivers’ and passengers’ side.
17. Using an 18 mm socket, remove all six (6) K-member
mounting bolts.
18. Lower K-member enough to remove the drivers’ side rack and pinion bolt. Remove the rack and pinion assembly.
19. At this point it may be necessary to utilize a second person. While holding the A-arm assemblies out of the way, lower the
K-member out of the car. Take care not to damage any brake lines or starter wiring harness when removing the K-Member.
It is not necessary to remove the brake lines while performing this install.
20. Bolt the BMR engine stands onto the motor as shown in IMAGE 1. Leave the bolts finger tight to allow some movement in
the stand. NOTE: The longer stand is intended for the drivers’ side. If header clearance is a problem, the engine stands may
be swapped to shift the motor ½” towards the other side.
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