JKS OGS166 - Manual (Page 9)

JKSOGS166 JKS Front Trackbar + Sector Shaft Reinforcement Installation Page 9
 Fuse the Frame Bracket (P) to chassis by plug
welding each side of the mounting flange.
 Allow welded area to cool. Then apply black spray
paint to Frame Bracket and any bare metal to pro-
tect the surfaces from corrosion.
 Move Chassis Connector Tube (O) back into posi-
tion and secure Rod End to Frame Bracket (P).
Tighten hardware until snug.
 If necessary, twist Chassis Connector Tube (O)
until you reach neutral resistance.
 Fully tighten both 5/8” Jam Nuts (S and T) against
Chassis Connector Tube (O).
 Using a torque wrench, tighten the 1/2” x 2” Bolt
(U) on passenger-side to 60 ft-lbs. Tighten the
other 1/2” x 2” Bolt (U) that threads into the alumi-
num Steering Sector Pillow Block (E) to 35 ft-lbs.
‰ 7. RE-INSTALL TRACK BAR
 Apply anti-seize lubricant to bolt threads of original
track bar mounting hardware.
 Re-install the track bar at the chassis bracket.
Insert the original bolt and nut and lightly snug the
hardware. Do not tighten original track bar hard-
ware until vehicle has been lowered and suspen-
sion is supporting full vehicle weight.
 Lower vehicle to ground and tighten track bar bolt
to 125 ft-lbs.
Maintenance
 Check torque specifications regularly.
 Regular cleaning with pressurized water is recom-
mended to maximize reliability.
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Revision Date 09/08/2014