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Source: www.revtek.com File Size: 2022.8 KB Category: Automotive Last Download : 34 days 22 hours 59 minutes ago Short Description: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION FOR 2006-08. DODGE 1500 4x4 STANDARD CAB AND QUAD CAB. 2” SUSPENSION LEVELING KIT. PART NUMBER 762. WARNING! ... Content Inside: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION FOR 2006-08 DODGE 1500 4x4 STANDARD CAB AND QUAD CAB 2" SUSPENSION LEVELING KIT PART NUMBER 762 WARNING!!! READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTION BEFORE PROCEEDING. MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE ALL TOOLS AND PARTS BEFORE BEGINNING THE INSTALLATION. Tools required: Wall mount spring compressor (or equivalent) 15 mm, 18 mm, 21 mm, and 24mm deep sockets 15 mm end wrench Floor jack and jack stands Factory repair manual (for torque specifications) Tie rod end puller REVTEK INDUSTRIES RECOMMENDS THAT RED LOCTITE BE USED ON ALL FASTENERES UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. WE RECOMMEND HAVING THE FRONT END ALIGNMENT CHECKED AFTER INSTALLATION. Contents: Qty description Qty Description 1 Instruction sheet 1 Product Safety Label (orange) 1 Window decal 1 Warranty sheet 2 Pre-load spacers-P/N: PLS-D2 ATTENTION: THE PRODUCT SAFETY LABEL MUST BE INSTALLED INSIDE THE CAB IN PLAIN VIEW OF ALL OCCUPANTS. Front of vehicle 1. Park vehicle on level concrete surface. 2. Center and lock the steering wheel. 3. Block the rear wheels of the vehicle to prevent the vehicle from moving in either direction. 4. Jack up the vehicle from the lift point in Figure "A". 5. Support the vehicle with jack stands at the points in Figure "A". 6. Remove the front wheels. (7/8" deep socket) 7. Remove the nut from outer tie rod end using a 21 mm socket and tie rod end puller. See Figure "B". 8. Remove the nut (24 mm socket) and bolt (21 mm socket) from the bottom of the strut. See Figure "C". 9. Remove the three nuts (15 MM socket) from the top of the strut. See Figure "D". 10. Remove the sway bar end link nut using a 15mm deep socket. See Figure "E". 11. Remove the upper ball joint using a 21mm deep socket and ball joint separator. See Figure "F". 12. Remove the strut from the vehicle. 13. Mark the strut assembly so that you will know the proper index for re-installation (a paint pen works nice). NOTE: If you do not have a suitable spring compressor it is highly recommended to take the strut to a qualified service center to have the Pre-load spacers installed. 14. Compress strut assembly and remove the nut (18 mm socket) on the top of the strut shaft. 15. Release the compressor. 16. Remove the spring top plate from the strut. 17. Install the Pre-load spacer between the factory isolator and composite spring locator. See figure "G". 18. Compress the strut assembly, making sure you center the strut shaft through the spring top plate hole. Replace the nut on the top of the strut shaft and torque until the threads bottom out. 19. Reinstall the strut assembly by reversing the removal process. Torque fasteners to factory specifications. 20. Replace the tires and wheels and torque lug nuts to factory specifications.