Speedtech Upper Control Arm - Manual (Page 2)

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1. In a few short hours you can update your classic car with new Speedtech
Performance Tubular Upper Control Arms. We recommend you inspect all of your car's
suspension prior to installation of our parts, such as tie rods, ball joints and other
suspension parts which may be worn and could cause adverse effects. Replace parts
as necessary.
2. The vehicle should be on a level surface before you start. Jack up and properly
support the vehicle's frame. Remove the front wheels. For cars with drop off style
rotors, reinstall one lug nut if needed to prevent the rotor from falling off.
3. Place the jack under the outer end of one of the lower control arms. Gently raise the
jack to compress the spring slightly and relieve the pressure on the ball joint.
4. Remove the spindle from the upper control arm. To do this, remove the cotter pin
and loosen the castle nut on the upper ball joint until it has approximately 5 threads of
contact. Use a pickle fork if necessary to separate the spindle from the ball joint.
Remove the castle nut. Watch carefully for any tension on the spring that may pop the
assembly apart as the nut is removed.
5. Make a careful note of shim placement and quantity used for the upper control arm
alignment. Remove the two nuts holding the upper control arm shaft to the control arm
mount and remove the upper control arm. Clean, remove rust and repaint the frame as
needed.