Rough Country 253X - Manual (Page 6)

20. Loosen but do not remove the lower ball-joint nut using a 24mm socket/ wrench. Strike the knuckle as shown to dis-
lodge the ball joint and remove the nut. Retain the hardware for reuse. See Photo 13.
21. Remove knuckle from the vehicle.
22. Remove the axle shaft as shown using a 15mm socket/ wrench. See Photo 14.
23. Remove lower arm using a 21mm socket and wrench. Retain hardware for reuse. See Photo 15.
24. Remove the 4 bolts (2 each side) securing the cross-member using a 18mm socket and wrench. See Photo 16.
25. Remove the front drive shaft using a 11mm socket. See Photo 17.
26. Remove the differential wiring harness from the axle and vent tube. See Photo 18.
Photo 13 Photo 14
Photo 15 Photo 16
Photo 17 Photo 18
REMOVE THE LOWER BALL JOINT HARDWARE REMOVE SHAFT HARDWARE
REMOVE THE LOWER ARM HARDWARE REMOVE THE FACTORY REAR CROSSMEMBER
REMOVE THE DRIVESHAFT HARDWARE UNPLUG WIRING HARNESS AND VENT TUBE