Dodge Ram carbon steel Steering Gear Box Stabilizer
Fits on: 1994 thru 2002 Dodge Ram, 2500 or 3500 - 4x4, (Gas or CumminsDiesel)
1994 thru 2001 Dodge Ram, 1500 -4x4
DOES NOTFIT ON 2WD TRUCKS
Product Details: Steering Stabilizer kit comes with everything you need for installation. No additional parts to buy!
1/4\" STEEL BEARING PLATE .HEAVY WALL STEEL TUBE is superior to fabricated sheet-metal designs for maximum load bearing and to ensure maximum stability.SECTOR SHAFT is CNC machined from high-strength steel. HEAVY-DUTY BEARING , high-quality, pillow-block bearing that is grease-able for superior lifespan.GRADEA MOUNTING BOLTS to ensure proper torque specification can be met upon install.GRADE 8 BEARING BOLTS and Grade 8top-lock nuts ensure proper torque specification can be met upon install. InstallationIMPORTANT NOTES:Please read before beginning installation. OEM Manual should be used as a reference.IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT A CERTIFIEDMECHANIC PERFORMTHIS INSTALLATION.Read and understand all the instructions before beginning installation.Before installing the Steering Stabilizer bar, inspect all steering components for signs of wear or damage. Replace worn or damaged parts as necessary. This product is NOT designed to be a replacement for a new steering box and/or ball joints and will not fix or replace worn-out steering components. The Steering Stabilizer bar is designed to reduce the stress on the steering box and extend the life of the steering components.Use Loctite® on all bolts associated with this installation.It is the responsibility of the mechanic and customerto wear safety glasses at all times during installation, especially when working with air tools.Before installation begins, drive the vehicle and inspect it to make sure that there are not any uncommon sounds or frame damage. IMPORTANT CUSTOMER INFORMATION:It is the customer’s responsibility to make sure a re-torque is performed on all hardware associated with this suspension system after the first 100 miles and every 1000 miles thereafter and after every off road use.Required Tools:• 15mm&17mm Socket/Wrench• 3/4”, 1-1/4”& 1-15/16” Deep Socket/Wrench• 1/8” Allen Wrench• Torque Wrench (40-180 ft-lb)Torque Settings:Anti-sway bar to frame bolts – 45 ft-lbSector shaft nut – 180 ft-lbEnd-link to frame nut – 40 to 60 ft-lbInstallation:1. To begin installation block the rear tires of the vehicle so that the vehicle is stable and can notroll.2. With a 15mm socket or end wrench, remove the four (4) 10mmmount theanti-sway barmounting bolts.(Two bolts per bracket)NOTE: The anti-sway bar will swing free when the bolts are removed. Allow the bar to rest on the steering linkage, but be sure to support the bar to avoid excessive load on the end links.3. Remove the sector shaft nut and lock washer using a 1-5/16” socket. Retain the lock washer for re-installation.Take care to ensure no thread damage occurs with the removal of the nut.4. Apply Loctite and attach the provided sector shaft nut with a 1-1/4” wrench reusing the lock washer.Hand-start the nut to ensure no crossthreading occurs. Torque sector shaft nut to spec.5. Slide the stabilizerbar into place, so the feet are between the frame and sway bar mounts. Ensure thatthe large diameter hole on the bearing plate is approximately centered on the sector shaft nut6. Apply Loctite to the provided 10mmsway bar mounting bolts (x4) and install using a 17mm socket or end wrench.Do 7. Installtwo ½” bolts through the holes in the bearing mounting plate so the threads are hanging through the bracket.8. Install bearing over the sector shaft nut and bolts until it comes in contact with the support bracket.NOTE:the bearing block may not be flush to the support bracket at this point. Install lock washer and nut using a ¾” socket; snug, do nottighten.9. Tighten all bolts in the following order:1. Sway bar mounting bolts-torque to spec.2. Bearing bolts3. Bearing set screw4. End-link bolts
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