Owners manual

9959 04/22/2016
11. Using 9/16” wrench or socket torque the new spring hat 3/8”bolts to 25ft lbs and the
l
ower shock mount bolt (14mm) to 50ft lbs using a 19mm wrench or socket.
12. A
fter having secured the shock to the lower arm you can set the initial ride height. D
o
s
teps 6 to 11 for the removal and installation of shock on other side.
12. When you are done installing the coilovers now it is time to check the brake line
clearance. Turn the wheel to full lock right and check for the brake hose fitting hard tube
hi
tting the coilover shock / spring (figure 12-1). You will need to bend the hard line
towards the caliper to make room for the larger coilovers (figure 12-2). You will need t
o
do t
his in both directions right and left. Make sure you turn the steering wheel hard i
n
bot
h direction. Be careful not to damage the brake lines when you first check for contact.
Next after you make clearance for the brake line, retighten the fitting on the caliper (figur
e
12-3). Now check for final clearance.
FIGURE 12-1