1. Raise the vehicle and prepare for installation

a. Safely raise and support the vehicle.

b. Remove the front wheels.

c. Starting on the driver side, remove the wheel aprons to the left and right of the upper control arm.

2. Loosen all the upper control arm hardware

a. Loosen the rear pivot bolts.

b. Remove the ball joint cotter pin and castle nut.

c. Separate the upper control arm from the steering knuckle using a ball joint puller.

3. Remove driver side upper control arm bolt

a. Remove the core support nut on the driver side.

b. Using a pry bar, lift the core support enough to allow the upper control arm bolt to clear the intercooler hose.

c. Remove the upper control arm bolt.

d. Reinstall core support nut.

4. Install washer onto bolt

a. Be sure to place the bushing washers on the bolt before inserting. The washer will be located outside of the bushings when installed correctly.

5. Install the Dirt King upper control arm

a. Reistall the control arm pivot bolt from the rear to the front, toward the core support. Apply red thread locker and torque the nut to 135 ft lbs.

b. Install the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Torque the nut to 81 ft lbs.

c. Reattach the ABS line to the control arm using the supplied line clamp.

d. If you are running remote reservoirs shocks, verify that the shock reservoir hose has sufficient clearance and is not pinched.

e. Reinstall the factory wheel well aprons securely to the left and right of the upper control arm. Ensure all fasteners are properly tightened.

6. Review and repeat on the other side

a. NOTE: Core support nut does not need to be removed on the passenger side.

b. Inspect all components to ensure they are correctly installed.

c. Confirm that the ABS line has enough slack.

d. Ensure all fasteners are properly tightened.

7. Reinstall wheels and align the vehicle

a. Reinstall wheels and torque lug nuts to your wheel manufacturer’s specifications.

b. Have the vehicle aligned at a certified shop. If equipped with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), ensure recalibration is performed.