Ridetech 12100109 - Manual (Page 7)

8. The bearing stud should already be
threaded into the lower arm, factory set
at 2-15/16” (measuring from the end of
the arm to the bearing).
9. Slide the stud through the bearing,
then slide the aluminum spacer over
the stud with the larger end toward the
front of the car. Secure the assembly
with a ¾” Nylok Nut and flat washer.
Note: The caster setting should set at
around 3.5 degrees positive. Vehicle
must be aligned before driving.
10. Attach the other end of the lower
control arm to the factory frame mount
using a ½” x 4 ½” bolt and Hex nut.
11. Eccentric eliminator plates are
includes and one must be installed on
each side of the frame. Start out with it
in the center, make sure both plates
are in the same position.
12. Slide the ball joint boot over the
ball joint, then place the spindle over
the ball joint stud. A ball joint spacer
will be necessary to align the castle nut
with the cotter pin hole. Grease ball
joint
Note: Before installing the spindle, turn
the ball joint stud so that the cotter pin
hole faces front to back. This will
make it easier to install/remove the
cotter pin.
13. Lubricate control arm bushing with
Lithium grease.