JKS PN TR301 - Manual

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Installation
Instructions
Product: HD Drag Link
Part Number: PN TR301
Application: Grand Cherokee WJ, 1999-04
Welcome
CONGRATULATIONS on purchasing a new
HD Drag Link from JKS Manufacturing. We
are committed to providing you with the best
products available and your satisfaction is our
first priority.
PLEASE READ these Installation Instructions
carefully, and save them for future reference,
as they contain important installation and
maintenance information.
Important
COMPATIBLE WITH factory tie rod ends. If
original tie rod ends are worn or damaged,
order new parts from Jeep dealer or local auto
parts store as PN 52088511 (Pitman arm end)
and PN 52088461 (P/S steering knuckle end).
REFER TO FACTORY SERVICE MANUAL
for information and procedures not covered in
these instructions.
Tools Required
 Metric/Standard Socket Wrench Set
 Torque Wrench
 3/4”, 1-1/8” & 1-1/2” Open End Wrenches
 Needle Nose Pliers *
 Tie Rod End Remover
 Tape Measure
 Factory Service Manual (recommended)
* Asterisk denotes tools that are not required for some
applications. Thoroughly read instructions first to
determine which tools will be required for your
application.
Installation

1. REMOVE ORIGINAL DRAG LINK
 Remove cotter pins and nuts from the pitman
arm and passenger side steering knuckle.
 Using a tie rod end removal tool, loosen the ball
studs from the pitman arm and steering
knuckle, then remove the original drag link from
the vehicle. HINT: Use special factory tie rod
puller tool PN C-3894-A (Miller Special Tools,
800-801-5420) or equivalent to remove tie rod
end. Failure to use the proper tool could
damage the ball stud and seal.
 Measure the overall length of original drag link.
 If the original tie rod ends are going to be re-
used, loosen the end clamp bolts and unthread
the tie rod ends from the tube.
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2. INSTALL HD DRAG LINK
 Thread a Jam Nut on to each tie rod end.
HINT: LH Jam Nuts are easily distinguished
from RH Jam Nuts by “tick marks” on
circumference of hex points.
 Install tie rod ends into Tube of HD Drag Link
and adjust until overall length of HD Drag Link
matches the length of the original.
 Using 1-1/8” and 1-1/2” wrenches, tighten Jam
Nuts firmly against the Tube of HD Drag Link.
 Install HD Drag Link onto pitman arm and
steering knuckle.
 Install original ball stud nuts and tighten to
60 ft-lbs. at the pitman arm and 35 ft-lbs. at the
steering knuckle using a torque wrench.
HINT: If slot in nut does not line up with cotter
pin hole, tighten until it is aligned. Do NOT
loosen the nut to align cotter pin hole.
 Install new cotter pins.
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3. POST INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS
A professional steering alignment must be performed
following installation of HD Drag Link to ensure vehicle
meets proper alignment specifications.
 2010 JKS Manufacturing, Inc & Aftermarketing, LLC
Revision Date 9/8/2010