Cognito PISK3008 Instructions Manual Download

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Instruction # 7055

must use pitman support bracket #8272. If this vehicle has the traditionally designed center link,
use the pitman arm support bracket #8257.

Figure 8: idler arm and idler pivot

9. to aid in moving the idler arm and idler pivot up, the passenger side tie rod can be removed from

the spindle to allow more flexibility. To do this, remove the nut holding the outer tie rod end to

the spindle, then while prying the tie rod away from the spindle, hit the spindle with a hammer in

the position as shown in figure 9.

Figure 9: remove passenger tie rod from spindle

10. Apply a small amount of thread locker on all of the threads on both of the 5/8”x 7/8” rod ends,

then thread one 5/8” jam nut all the way on to both of the rod ends. Then insert the rod end

through the 5/8” diameter hole on both the pitman and idler arm brackets as shown in the layout

Summary of Contents for PISK3008

Page 1: ...are packages against the parts list to assure that your kit is complete Tools needed 46mm end wrench or 18 adjustable wrench 21mm open end wrench 24mm open end wrench 30mm open end wrench qty 2 of 15...

Page 2: ...side for re installation later Figure 1 shroud and skid plate Figure 2 shroud and skid plate removed 2 unbolt the sway bar mounting clamps from the frame with 10mm socket and let the sway bar hang fro...

Page 3: ...nch Figure 5 5 unbolt the steering box from the frame by removing the 3 bolts using a 21mm socket as shown in figure 6 6 use a screw jack to prop the steering box up away from the cross member as show...

Page 4: ...prop the steering box up away from the cross member 8 there are 2 pitman arm support brackets included in this kit as of June 20th 2011 On some of the 2011 and newer GM trucks there is a new design c...

Page 5: ...ity To do this remove the nut holding the outer tie rod end to the spindle then while prying the tie rod away from the spindle hit the spindle with a hammer in the position as shown in figure 9 Figure...

Page 6: ...a shank nut on to each of the drag link studs passing through the rod ends and locking against the lock washer and drag link as shown in Figure 10 future torque on the shank nuts is 70 ft lb Figure 1...

Page 7: ...on the idler arm pivot to 70 ft lb and the pitman arm to 120 ft lb these 2 will only permit an open end wrench due to space constraints so get them really tight by hand with the wrenches 16 If using a...

Page 8: ...and or application of parts when deemed necessary by Cognito Motorsports without written notice and in the sole and absolute discretion of Cognito Motorsports Warranty Claims All warranty claims must...