Jeep – Rugged Ridge HD Tie Rod & Drag Link Kit, 84-06 Jeep XJ, ZJ, & Wrangler User Manual

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Part number: 18050.82

Jeep

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Heavy Duty Steering System (TJ, LJ, XJ, ZJ)

GEN III

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Rev. 3 (7/17/2013)

Step 1. Properly secure vehicle. Place in gear or park and set emergency brake. For further safety block tires.
Step 2. (TJ-XJ-ZJ) Remove old steering linkage. DO NOT alter the position of the front wheels or steering wheel

during the removal. By keeping these components in their original position correct front end alignment

will be maintained after installation of new steering system. Prior to installing new steering system

measure distance between driver’s side knuckle and passenger side knuckle and note length. If knuckles

are accidently moved during installation use this measurement to reposition knuckles back to the correct

distance. For the steering wheel place a piece of tape on the wheel and a corresponding alignment piece

on steering column. If the wheel moves during installation the alignment tape can be used to adjust

steering wheel back to center.
Step 3. (TJ-XJ-ZJ) Attach H/D cross over steering as shown. The dual attachment cross over tie rod end 18043.27

should be installed on the passenger side knuckle (pic.1). Loosen all clamps (pic.2) and turn tubes to the
correct length needed for new tie rod ends to slide into pitman arm and driver’s side knuckle (pic.3).

pic.2

pic.1

Pic.3

Step 4. (TJ-XJ-ZJ) Install castle nuts and torque to 60ft-lbs for all tie ends. During installation and adjustment it is

important to keep front wheels and steering wheel in original position. If needed correct length can be

adjusted by turning the long tube in or out as needed to match measurment taken in step #1. To adjust

the steering wheel turn short tube in or out until alignment tape place on the steering wheel and column

are centered.

Step 5. (TJ-XJ-ZJ)

Step 6. (TJ-XJ-ZJ) Attach H/D steering stabilizer mounting bracket to drag link tube (pic4 &5). Reattach stabilizer

and check clearance to oil pan. Bracket placement should allow full movement of stabilizer when in

use (left to right as steering is cycled). NOTE: if factory stabalizer is reused the mounting bolt well

pic.4

pic.5

GEN III. 18050.82 SB

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