Skyjacker FJ20MS - Manual (Page 3)

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Front Installation:
1. Secure and properly block the tires of vehicle on a level concrete
or asphalt surface.
2. Raise the vehicle from the front center cross member and remove
tires and wheels. (See Photo #1)
3. Disconnect outer tie rod from steering knuckle. Remove cotter pin.
(See Photo #2), It may be necessary to strike the side of the
knuckle to dislodge the tie rod end. Be careful not to damage the
tie rod end itself.
4. Disconnect the ABS line from the upper A-ARM..
5. Disconnect the sway bar end link from the frame and the side of
the steering knuckle (See Photo #3). Disconnect the upper ball
joint from the top of the steering
knuckle.
6. Remove the upper three strut mount-
ing bolts from the upper frame. (See
Photo #4). Remove strut assembly
from vehicle.
7. Locate supplied 7/16" studs and
new front Aluminum Spacers. Apply
thread locking compound to the
coarse thread portion of the studs.
Thread in studs by hand until tight.
(See Photo #5)
8. With studs installed, attach
aluminum spacer to the top of the
factory strut using the factory studs
and nuts. (See Photo #6) Torque to
45 Ft. Lbs.
9. Install new strut assembly. Attach
with new upper 7/16" retaining nuts
and washers. (See Photo #7) Only
start the nuts at this time.
10. With upper nuts started, install
lower shock retaining bolt @ the A-
Arm.
11. Using a floor jack to raise the lower
A-Arm, Re-Attach upper ball joint to
steering knuckle.
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