American Expedition Vehicles JK HEMI Builder Kit - Installation Guide for 12+ JK Wrangler User Manual
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16. Disconnect the steering shaft at the fire wall. WARNING: Steering wheel contains a clock spring. DO
NOT ROTATE steering wheel after steering shaft is disconnected. We find it convenient to use zip ties
to prevent steering wheel rotation.
17. Remove the four (4) brake lines shaded in Figure 5.
ENGINE BAY
FENDER
Figure 5
Although it is not required, we recommend using a two post hoist to remove the body from the vehicle.
The JK Wrangler was designed by Chrysler to have the body and chassis built as two complete assemblies
which are then mated together on the assembly line. Because of this, the removal of the body from the
chassis requires less than two hours. The procedure is outlined in these instructions.
18. Remove factory plastic air dam from under the front bumper if it still remains on the vehicle.
19. Disconnect and drain transmission oil cooler lines from the factory transmission cooler located be-
hind the driver’s side inner fender. A special tool is recommended, refer to factory service manual.
20. Drain coolant from the engine and radiator.
21. Remove the upper control arm lower heat shield bolts (fig 6).