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Proper installation of this kit requires knowledge of the factory recommended procedures for removal and installation of original equipment components. We recommend that the factory shop manual and any special tools needed to service your vehicle be on hand during the installation. Installation of this kit without proper knowledge of the factory recommended procedures may affect the performance of these components and the safety of the vehicle. We strongly recommend that a certified mechanic familiar with the installation of similar components install this kit.

Prepare to Install Kit
1. Front axle
a. If equipped, remove two caps (4) from front wheels (5).
b. Loosen eight lug nuts (6) each from two front wheels (5).
c. Using a hydraulic jack, slowly lift front axle (7) so that two front tires (8) are three to five inches off of ground. Position jack stands under frame (9). Lower frame onto jack stands. DO NOT remove hydraulic jack and maintain some hydraulic jack pressure on axle.
d. Remove eight lug nuts (6) each and two front wheels (5) from axle (7)
2. Shocks, sway bar, and coil springs
a. Remove bolt (10), nut (11), and shock (12) from front axle (7).
b. Remove nut (13), washer (14), bushing (15) and sway bar link (16) from sway bar (17).
c. Lower front axle (7). DO NOT remove hydraulic jack from axle.
d. Remove vent line (18) and vent line clip (19) from shock tower (20).
e. Remove three nuts (21), shock tower (20), and shock (12) from coil spring stud ring (22) and coil spring perch (23).

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