Friday, July 1, 2011
2003-2008 Dodge (4×4) BD Steering Box Support
This manual is divided into different areas to assist you with your installation and operation of your steering box support system. This product is not a replacement for a new steering box and/or ball joints, but it will aid in reducing the stress placed on the steering box and associated wear. All steering components should be checked and replaced if necessary prior to addition of the steering box support. Installation should occur on a vehicle properly secured to prevent rolling. Application of lubrication at regular chassis lube intervals will promote bearing life.
Maintenance
Grease bearings at regular oil change intervals for optimal protection of bearing from wear and contamination due to environment.
Installation: Hold onto or otherwise support sway bar. Remove the four mounting bolts (15mm) that secure the sway bar to the frame. Allow the sway bar to swing down and rest on the steering linkage. The 1-5/16” socket will be required to remove the steering box sector shaft bolt with lock washer. Retain the lock washer for re-installation with new nut. The 1-1/4” Deep socket (180 lbs-ft) should be used to install the new sector shaft nut, re-using the stock lock washer. Slide support bar into place, where the mounting feet are positioned in between the sway bar mounting and the frame. When the sway bar is moved into place the large diameter hole on the bearing plate will be approximately centered on the sector shaft nut.
