94-02 2500 3500 Dodge Ram 4x4, Steering Stabilizer Bar Free Shipping on 2040-parts.com

IMPORTANT NOTES:

Please read before beginning installation.

OEM Manual should be used as a reference.

IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT A CERTIFIED

MECHANIC 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-lb

Sector shaft nut – 180 ft-lb

End-link to frame nut – 40 to 60 ft-lb

Installation:

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 the

anti-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 stabilizer

bar into place, so the

feet are between the

frame and sway bar

mounts. Ensure that

the large diameter

hole on the bearing

plate is approximately

centered on the

sector shaft nut

6. 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 bolts

3. Bearing set screw

4. End-link bolts