JKS 9604 - Manual (Page 2)

JKS 9604 JKS Bar Pin Eliminator Installation 2 Page
 Inspect shock bushings for wear and deterioration.
If new bushings are needed, replace with standard
5/8” ID hourglass type bushings before installing
Bar Pin Eliminators.
‰ 2. MOUNT BAR PIN ELIMINATOR TO
SHOCK ABSORBER
 Apply a thin coating of wheel bearing grease to
the Cross Pin (A).
 Insert Cross Pin (A) through upper bushing of
shock absorber.
 Slide remaining Mounting Block (B) onto opposite
end of Cross Pin (A), making sure bolt and roll pin
holes are correctly positioned.
IMPORTANT: This product is designed to preload
the shock absorber bushings for maximum per-
formance and longevity. Therefore, you should
find it necessary to compress the bushing ap-
proximately 1/16” to 1/8” before the mounting
bolts and/or roll pins can be inserted.
If you are able to install the mounting block with-
out compressing the shock bushing, insert a SAE
5/8” flat washer (not supplied) between the bush-
ing and Mounting Block to ensure proper bushing
preload.
 Squeeze Mounting Blocks together to compress
the shock absorber bushing until bolt and roll pin
holes align. HINT: A bench vice or C-clamp is use-
ful for compressing shock absorber bushing.
 Tap the 1/8” Roll Pin (C) through Mounting Block
(B) and into corresponding hole in Cross Pin (A).
‰ 3. RE-INSTALL SHOCK ABSORBERS
 Clean any dirt or debris from the upper shock
mounting surface on chassis. HINT: A sanding or
grinding wheel is useful for removing any stubborn
material.
 Determine whether rear upper shock mounting
holes in chassis require metric or standard bolts.
HINT: Depending on the vehicle, the rear shocks
mount to the chassis with either metric or standard
bolts. Both types of bolts are supplied with the Bar
Pin Eliminators.
 Place a Split Washer (F) on each of the appropri-
ate Cap Bolts (D or E).
 Position Bar Pin Eliminator on mounting surface of
chassis. Insert Cap Bolts through mounting blocks
and thread into original shock mounting holes.
HINT: Mounting Blocks of Bar Pin Eliminator must
lay completely flat against mounting surface of
chassis bracket.
 Using a torque wrench, tighten mounting bolts to
25-35 ft-lbs.
 Install shock absorber to lower mount per factory
service manual instructions.
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Revision Date 10/31/2013