Mallory Ignition Lakewood REAR UPPER CONTROL ARMS 20152 - Manual

Features:
• Heavy gauge steel eliminates flex for
increased traction
• Completely bolt-on, no welding required
• Polyurethane bushings for positive suspension
control and stability
• Legal for NHRA Stock Eliminator Classes
IMPORTANT!
Read this instruction sheet completely so that
you thoroughly understand it and are familiar
with the procedure before attempting installation.
WORK SAFELY!
Installation of these control arms requires
working underneath vehicle.
USE EXTREME CARE AND CAUTION WHEN
WORKING UNDERNEATH VEHICLE.
Never get near or under vehicle until you are
confident that it is safely supported and will not
move or fall from its raised position.
DO NOT USE A BUMPER JACK.
PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION
1. Place vehicle on a solid level surface to ensure
safe installation
2. Place wheel blocks in front of and behind both front
wheels to prevent movement in either direction.
3. Raise rear of vehicle and support flat area of chassis
in front of lower control arm attaching point using
approved automotive support stands having
adequate load capacity. DO NOT put support stands
under the axle housing. Note: Raise vehicle high
enough to allow adequate clearance for coil
spring removal.
CAUTION
DO NOT BEGIN THIS INSTALLATION UNTIL YOU ARE
CONFIDENT THAT VEHICLE IS SECURE AND SAFELY
SUPPORTED!
CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY
1. Install grease fittings (supplied) into each end of
control arm by driving fittings into drilled hole of
bushing eyelet using a hammer and either a 9/32”
or 7mm socket. Use care not to damage fittings
(see illustration).
2. Apply lubricant (supplied) to polyurethane bushings
and steel sleeves, then install into eyelet ends as
shown.
CONTROL ARM INSTALLATION
NOTE
We recommend working on
only one side at a time.
1. Remove both rear wheels.
2. Apply penetrating oil or rust release lubricant to
front and rear mounting bolts of upper control arms.
3. Raise axle housing up approximately 2"
(a hydraulic floor jack is recommended for
this procedure).
4. Using an 18mm hex socket and wrench, remove
upper control arm. DO NOT discard the bolts and
nuts, they will be reused.
5. Install the control arm to chassis and axle housing
brackets using the stock factory mounting bolts and
nuts previously removed.
Note: Clean and lubricate axle and chassis control
arm mounting brackets with a good quality chassis
grease to ease installation.
6. Tighten front and rear control arm mounting bolts to
80 ft./lb. torque.
H.D. REAR UPPER CONTROL ARMS
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Part #20152 Fits 1979-2003 Ford Mustang
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