Raptor "Race 1.5" Upper Control Arm Kit Installation
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1. 8 so that the pin can go through the tapered hole RPG Race 1 5 Installation Guide Page 8 of 12 Revision 1B Clean all grease off 300M pin and the inside of the taper of knuckle to ensure a good friction fitment Do not use a thread locking compound Install 5 8 washer Temporarily use the 5 8 18 UNF Grade 8 nut to seat the taper between the Pin and Knuckle Torque to 100 Foot Pounds Remove the temporary nut and install the 5 8 Thread locking nut Do not use a thread locking compound When tightening apply gradual pressure onto the wrench Failure to do so may cause the tapered pin to release If the pin does come loose remove the pin and start step 3 4 all over Torque to 100 Foot Pounds 3 5 Attach UCA onto Knuckle Pin Install mis alignment spacers into UCA The small mis alignment goes on the top Large mis alignment goes on the bottom RPG Race 1 5 Installation Guide Page 9 of 12 Revision 1B Upper Top Lower Bottom Mis Alignment Fa Guide the upper control arm with mis alignment spacers down onto the 300m Knuckle pin Be Careful to not drop the mis alignments and damage the thin edges If you do file them smooth appropriately otherwise premature damage to the Teflon liner will occur Torque down 5 8 12 pint Nut to 80 Foot Pounds 3 4 12 point socket Do not exceed this torque otherwise you may pull the knuckle pin out of the knuckle causing the tapers to come loose 3 6 Attach Brake ABS a2. Raptor Race 1 5 Upper Control Arm Kit Installation Guide Rev 1B q Sales 866 691 7750 ext 1 Tech Support 866 691 7750 ext 2 23231 Vista Grande Laguna Hills CA 92653 Install Videos YouTube Raptor Performance Group COMPLETELY READ INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO INSTALLING PRODUCT and WATCHING VIDEOS WARNING Failure to follow these instructions may lead to serious personal injury and or property damage Due to the extreme and punishing nature of offroad use Raptor Performance Group has no implied or expressed warranty Raptor Performance Group components are designed and manufactured for offroad use only Installing most suspension products will raise the center of gravity of the vehicle and can increase the susceptibility to a rollover and alter the handling characteristics Raptor Performance Group may void the vehicles warranty check with your local dealer The loss of use of the product loss of time inconvenience removal shipping costs commercial loss or consequential damages are not covered Raptor Performance Group reserves the right to change the design material or specifications of any product without assuming any obligation to modify any product previously manufactured and without prior notice Every effort has been made to avoid printing errors and specifications By installing and or using these products you are accepting these stated conditions and accept all liability and responsibility Prepared by Engin
3. d before you begin work Carbon Monoxide poisoning from exhaust gases Be sure there is adequate ventilation whenever you run the engine Burns from hot parts Let the engine and exhaust system cool before working on those areas Injury from moving parts If running the engine keep hands fingers and clothing away from moving rotating parts Gasoline vapor and hydrogen gases from batteries are explosive To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion be careful when working near gasoline and batteries Use only nonflammable solvent not gasoline to clean parts Never drain or store gasoline in an open container Keep all cigarettes sparks or flame away from the battery and all fuel related parts 2 0 Removal of Original Parts see OEM manual for detailed instructions Items to be retained for re installation are noted Wheels and Tires to be re installed To Simplify perform this on the driver s side first Turn the steering wheel all the way to the Left Remove Brake Line ATTACHMENT BOLTS on Chassis and Knuckle Performed only as a safety precautionary not Necessary Remove ABS and 4x4 Vacuum Line attachment bolts Performed only as a safety precautionary not Necessary RPG Race 1 5 Installation Guide Page 3 of 12 Revision 1B Vacuum line attached to the upper control arm Cut the ZIP TIE Be Careful to not cut the Vacuum Hose Tie Rod Option 1 OE Tie Rods Loosen Tie Rod Nu
4. eering Innovations INC for Raptor Performance Group Engineering Innovations INC DBA RPG Raptor Performance Group RPG Race 1 5 Installation Guide Page 1 of 12 Revision 1B Table Of Contents 1 General Information 1 1 Installation Information 1 2 For your Safety 1 3 Important Safety Precautions 2 0 Removal of Original Parts 3 0 Installation of Kit 3 1 Install Control Arms 3 2 Install Shock 3 3 Attach Tie Rod 3 4 Install UCA Pin into Knuckle 3 5 Attach UCA to Knuckle 3 6 Attach Brake ABS and Vacuum Lines 3 7 Perform the same operation to the Passenger s Side 3 10 Install Wheels and Tires 4 0 Inspection 5 0 Maintenance 1 General Information The Kit is designed with the utmost consideration for safety quality and ease of installation The kit comes complete with all necessary hardware and fasteners However it is assumed that the installer has advanced professional skills automotive vehicle servicing It is recommended that installer obtain an OEM service manual for the vehicle 1 1 Installation Information The information contained in this Installation Guide is intended for use by technicians of advanced to professional skill levels Attempting installation without the proper training tools and equipment could Cause injury to you or others It could also damage the vehicle or cause an unsafe condition 1 2 For Your Safety RPG Race 1 5 Installation Guide Page 2 of 12 Revision 1B Because this guide in intended for techn
5. icians of advanced to professional skill levels we do not provide warnings about many basic shop safety practices If you have not received shop safety training or do not feel confident about your knowledge of safety practices we recommend that you do not attempt to perform the procedures described in this guide Some of the most important general safety precautions are given below Engineering Innovations cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise Only you can decide whether or not you should perform a given task 1 3 Important Safety Precautions Make sure you have a clear understanding of all basic shop safety practices and that you wear apprepiate clothing and use safety equipment Be especially careful of the following Read all directions before you begin and make sure you have the tools the parts and the skills required to perform the tasks safely and completely Protect your eyes by using proper safety glasses goggles or face shields anytime you hammer drill grind pry or work around pressurized air or liquids and springs or other stored energy components Use other protective wear when necessary for example gloves or safety shoes Handling hot or sharp parts can cause severe burns or cuts Protect yourself and others when you have a vehicle up in the air Anytime you lift a vehicle either by hoist or a jack make sure that it is securely supported Make sure the engine is turned off and battery disconnecte
6. nd Vacuum Lines RPG Race 1 5 Installation Guide Page 10 of 12 Revision 1B 3 7 Perform the same operation to the Passenger s Side 3 8 Install wheels and tires Torque to Factory Specification of 150 Foot Pounds 4 0 Inspection of complete installation 5 0 Maintenance Lubricate rod ends with DuPont Teflon Non Stick Dry Film Lubricant available at Lowes 4o0z for 5 Lowes ltem 363776 Re torque complete installation post 100 500 miles of driving RPG Race 1 5 Installation Guide Page 11 of 12 Revision 1B aS per manufactures recommendations RPG Race 1 5 Installation Guide Page 12 of 12 Revision 1B
7. s operation has zero effect on the strength or integrity of the Knuckle RPG Race 1 5 Installation Guide Page 6 of 12 Revision 1B 3 0 Installation of Kit 3 1 Install upper Control Arm Install mis alignments into control arms as shown apply a thin film of lubricant while the inner bearing are easy to get to apply RED thread locking compound to stock chassis side bolts Remember the bolt orientation torque to Factory specification of 111 Foot Lbs 3 2 Install Shock Chassis to Coil Bucket Tapered Wedges are reused with the Stock Fox Shock The top wedge has the thick end facing the outside of the truck while the bottom wedge has the thin end facing the outside of the truck But don t worry about getting the orientation correct Ford has designed it such that they will only go in one direction orientation are NOT reused with the Fox 3 0 Shock LCA to Shock Bolt torque to 406 FOOT Pounds yes that is correct 406 RPG Race 1 5 Installation Guide Page 7 of 12 Revision 1B 3 3 Attach Tie Rods Option 1 OE Tie Rods Attach the outer tie rod to the knuckle and torque the nut down to 85 Foot Pounds 13 16 or 21mm Option 2 RPG Tie Rods Attach the inner rod end to the clevis and torque the 5 8 bolt to 100 Foot Pounds 15 16 Socket and Wrench Attach the inner tie rod boot to the steering box Reuse or replace clamp 3 4 Install UCA Pin into Knuckle Drill out the bottom of the taper to 5
8. t 21mm or 13 16 Socket Do not remove completely To Loosen Tap on Knuckle and bottom of ball joint with Hammer RPG Race 1 5 Installation Guide Page 4 of 12 Revision 1B Option 2 RPG Tie Rods Remove inner Tie Rod Boot Clamps and pull back the Boot Remove the 5 8 Inner Rod End Bolt and swing the tie rod out of the way DO NOT TOUCH THE OUTER TIE ROD NUTS PIN Stock Upper Control Arm to knuckle ball joint Remove this using the same method as the OE stock Tie Rod RPG Race 1 5 Installation Guide Page 5 of 12 Revision 1B Stock Shock removal loosen the lower shock nut 30mm while holding the bolt 28mm or 1 1 16 Note this bolt and nut are very tight from Ford 406 Ft lbs on the top of the stock shock mark the tapered wedges with a white marker or white out to help simplify the orientation upon installation of the stock Fox shocks these will not be reused with the Fox 3 0 shocks loosen the upper nuts 15mm or 5 8 have found that this is easier when opening the hood of the truck and using a long extension with a 5 8 swivel spark plug socket Remove the stock upper control arm to chassis bolts REMEMBER THE BOLT ORIENTATION Very important otherwise the coil spring will collide with the bolts Bolts Nuts are to be reused 13 16 or 21mm Using a sanding disc in a Makita hand held angle grinder or such fabricate a 1 4 Chamfer around top of Knuckle for Spherical Bearing Cup clearance Thi
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