Installation Instructions
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1. Johnny Joint Ball a Polyurethane Bushing Tapered Split Cone Page 1 of 3 Installation Q 1 REMOVE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT OE FRONT TRACK BAR O Remove front track bar and mounting hardware per the factory service manual instructions for your vehicle HINT If difficult to remove use universal puller tool to separate OE track bar ball stud from chassis rail bracket Q 2 MOUNT ADJUSTABLE TRACKBAR TO CHASSIS BRACKET O Using a 9 16 drill bit enlarge the tapered mounting hole in the chassis rail bracket located on the driver side of the vehicle QO Locate Chassis End D of Adjustable Trackbar and insert the 9 16 x 4 1 2 Greaseable Bolt J through the Johnny Joint spherical bushing L QO Place the Tapered Split Cone N over the bolt threads with the narrow end facing away from the trackbar O Apply anti seize lubricant to bolt threads QO Mount chassis end of Adjustable Trackbar to chassis rail bracket by inserting the 9 16 x 4 1 2 Greaseable Bolt J upwards into enlarged hole Secure with 9 16 Flat Washer only if required E and 9 16 Ovalok Nut G IMPORTANT Flat Washers are supplied for use with 1984 01 Cherokee XJ and 1993 1998 Grand Cherokee ZJ models ONLY Do NOT use Flat Washer on Wrangler TJ models Ovalok Nut G Am Flat Washer E Chassis XJ amp ZJONLY Rail Bracket Spherical Q Bushing Flange HINT Tapered Split Cone N shoul2. Installation Instructions Product Adjustable Trackbar Part Number PN OGS125 OGS126 Welcome CONGRATULATIONS on purchasing a new Adjustable Trackbar from JKS Manufacturing We are committed to providing you with the best products available and your satisfaction is our first priority PLEASE READ these Installation Instructions carefully and save them for future reference as they contain important installation and maintenance information JKS Adjustable Trackbar Installation Important NOT COMPATIBLE WITH right hand drive vehicles CHECK TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS regularly OCOOWOWOWOQVWOWVWOO Tools Required Metric Standard Socket Wrench Set Torque Wrench Tie Rod End Remover Tape Measure 1 1 2 Open End Wrench 9 16 Drill Bit Flat Metal File Heavy Duty Ratchet Strap Anti Seize Lubricant Grease Gun with Zerk Fitting Coupler Wheel Bearing Grease Asterisk denotes tools that are not required for some applications Thoroughly read instructions first to determine which tools will be required for your application PN 0G 125 OGS126 S JOO Co Parts d 6 y 4 4 OE Rubber Bushing A B_ Male Threaded Axle End C 1 NF Jam Nut D__ Female Threaded Chassis End E 9 16 SAE Flat Washer Preload Washer 9 16 NF GR8 Ovalok Nut Polyurethane Bushing H O Snap Ring 9 16 x 4 1 2 GR8 Greaseable Bolt Preload Washer 2 5
3. d be located between flange of spherical bushing L and mounting surface of chassis rail bracket with the narrow end of tapered cone facing up towards chassis Tighten 9 16 x 4 1 2 Greaseable Bolt J to 110 ft lb using a torque wrench IMPORTANT The upper flange of spherical bushing must fit flush against the chassis rail bracket If any gap exists it will be necessary to file the bottom edge of the Tapered Split Cone until completely flush with bottom of chassis rail bracket NO Gap LJ 3 CENTER FRONT AXLE HOUSING JKS Adjustable Trackbar Installation The front axle housing must be in perfect lateral alignment with vehicle chassis before Adjustable Trackbar installation can be completed PN OGS125 OGS126 Before you center the axle housing make sure the vehicle is at normal ride height on level ground with the suspension supporting the full vehicle weight Determine if the axle housing is centered by measuring the distance between the tire and chassis using the exact same points on each side of the vehicle to ensure accuracy HINT For example measure from the edge of a tire tread lug to the outboard side of the chassis then repeat the measurement on the other side of vehicle using the exact same points If the two measurements are equal the axle is centered If the measurements vary divide the difference in half to determine the amount of adjustment required HINT If the axle housing is
4. not centered the chassis can be laterally shifted using either of the following methods Ratchet Stra referred gt Attach a heavy duty ratchet strap to the chassis on one side of the vehicle and to the axle housing on the other side gt Tighten the strap in small increments to pull the chassis in alignment with the axle gt Take measurements after each adjustment until centered Steering Wheel gt Have a partner turn the steering wheel in small increments to shift the vehicle chassis side to side gt After each adjustment have your partner hold the steering wheel steady while you take measurements Page 2 of 3 L 4 SET ADJUSTABLE TRACKBAR LENGTH AND MOUNT TO AXLE IMPORTANT The length of the Adjustable Trackbar must be set with axle housing perfectly centered and the vehicle at normal ride height QO With the axle housing centered beneath the chassis adjust the length of Adjustable Trackbar by rotating the axle end until the rubber bushing aligns with the mounting holes on the axle bracket QO Install Axle End B of Adjustable Trackbar to the axle bracket by securing with the original mounting bolt and flag nut Apply anti seize lubricant to bolt threads O Take measurements again to ensure axle housing is perfectly centered and make any final adjustments if necessary QO Check the Chassis End D of Adjustable Trackbar to ensure it is aligned with the chassis rail bracket If necessary rotate f
5. ore aft until the space between the trackbar and chassis rail bracket is even IMPORTANT The Chassis End of Adjustable Trackbar must be in the neutral position as illustrated above before the Jam Nut is tightened Q Once all adjustments are complete fully tighten the Jam Nut C to prevent Adjustable Trackbar length from changing HINT It may be easier to tighten Jam Nut with the Adjustable Trackbar removed from the vehicle QO Tighten original mounting bolt on axle bracket to 50 ft lb using a torque wrench JKS Adjustable Trackbar Installation LJ 5 LUBRICATE ADJUSTABLE TRACKBAR QO Lubricate the 9 16 x 4 1 2 Greaseable Bolt J at the chassis end of Adjustable Trackbar using common wheel bearing grease or equivalent Maintenance Re torque fasteners after driving 150 miles Continue to check torque specifications as part of regular vehicle maintenance routine The chassis end of the Adjustable Trackbar features a spherical polyurethane bushing which is both greaseable and rebuildable Lubricate the bushing via the 9 16 x 4 1 2 Greaseable Bolt J regularly as part of vehicle maintenance schedule Regular cleaning with pressurized water is recommended to maximize ease of operation and reliability Always lubricate afterwards to evacuate any moisture 2011 JKS Manufacturing Inc amp Aftermarketing LLC Revision Date 7 20 2011 PN 0G 125 OGS126 Page 3 of 3
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