Hell Bent Steel 1996-2004 Toyota Tacoma 2WD / 4WD 2.5 Leveling Kit - Manual (Page 2)

4. Remove the nuts from the three upper strut mounting bolts
with a 14 mm ratchet. Be sure to support the strut assembly as
the nuts are removed to prevent it from falling.
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5. Remove the strut
assembly from the
vehicle and mount it in
a bench vise. Install the
Hell Bent Steel strut
extension on the top of
the strut assembly.
** Caution: Use the
factory nuts with the
factory studs**
6. Run down nuts snug with end wrench. Torque to OEM
specs.
NOTE: Because of the shape of the Hell Bent Steel spacer the
strut will be rotated 180
° when reinstalled.
7. Place strut
back into the
upper strut
mount. Tighten
provided nuts
snug with a
14mm wrench
or ratchet (after
install, you will
torque to OEM
specs).
8. Use a pry bar to position the lower control arm and
the strut mount, and then reinstall the mounting bolt.
Torque to OEM specs. HINT: It may be helpful to use a
pry bar to press down on the steering knuckle for
reinstalling the mounting bolt.
9. Place a jack under the lower
control arm. Raise the lower
control arm to reattach the lower
ball joint bolts. Torque the ball
joint nuts to OEM specs.
10. Repeat Steps 2 through 9 on
the opposite side of the vehicle.
11. Reattach the wheels. Torque to OEM specs.
12. Lower vehicle to the ground and torque strut mounts to
OEM specs.
13. Align the vehicle back to OEM specs. A certified
alignment technician that is experienced with lifted vehicles is
recommended to perform the alignment.