GMC/Chevy 2500HD/3500 Installation Instructions

This kit is designed only for use on GMC/Chevy 2001-present 8-lug vehicles.
1. Inspect the kits to make sure that all parts and fasteners were provided. The parts list (for each portal)
2. Block or otherwise retain the vehicle from moving. Remove the current steering components from the GMC vehicle. If necessary, take measurements to determine the current toe-in. (An alignment is still necessary.)
3. Remove the old steering assembly from the vehicle. Remove the outer tie rod ends, pitman arm, idler arm, and frame mount for the idler arm.
4. If the outer tie rod ends, pitman arm, or idler arm, are to be re-used, carefully clean and inspect these parts for wear. For this kit to perform as it is to be expected, all steering parts must be considered in excellent condition.
5. Perform a trial assembly the tie rod sub-assembly as shown in the above figure. Note that the tie rod end ES2077RT is the new inner tie rod end. The threaded coupler screws into the stock outer tie rod end (ES3609). The lock nuts are used on either side of the adjusting sleeve.
6. Inspect the seat for the outer tie rod end. It should sit evenly against the shoulder of the threaded coupler, as shown in the pictures below. If so desired, these parts can be loctite’d together.
7. Perform a trial assembly of the of the idler arm sub-assembly, as shown in the picture below.
• Install the grease zerk fitting and the spherical bearing into the double shear adaptor.

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