Track Bar: Installation

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NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the track bar ball joint from turning while installing the nut, tighten the nut until snug. Final tighten the nut with the suspension at curb height or damage to the ball joint may occur.

NOTE: Only tighten the nut finger tight at this stage.

Position the track bar onto the track bar ball joint and install the new track bar ball joint nut.

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NOTE: Tighten the track bar-to-frame bolt with the suspension at curb height or damage to the bushing may occur.

NOTE: Only tighten the nut and bolt finger tight at this stage.

Position the track bar and install the new track bar-to-frame nut and bolt.

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With the vehicle weight still supported by the jackstands, tighten the new track bar ball joint nut.
Torque: 184 lb.ft (250 Nm)

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With the vehicle weight still supported by the jackstands, tighten the new track bar-to-frame nut and bolt.
Torque: 406 lb.ft (550 Nm)

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Check and if necessary, adjust front toe. Refer to: Front Toe Adjustment - F-250/F-350/F-450/F-550, 4WD . Refer to: Front Toe Adjustment - F-250/F-350, RWD . Refer to: Front Toe Adjustment - F-450/F-550, RWD, Vehicles With: Adaptive Steering . Refer to: Front Toe Adjustment - F-250/F-350, Vehicles With: Adaptive Steering .