Hotchkis 25405R Rear End Links, RSX,STI - Manual (Page 2)

(Step 3) Next, center the ball joints to avoid possible binding. Once they are positioned, tighten the jam
nut using an 11/16” wrench. Use vise grips to hold the female ball joint to avoid spinning.
(Step 4) (Subaru owners skip this step) In some cases, if the vehicle is lowered (1.5” or more) you may
need to clearance the sheet metal edge shown in the following picture. This will prevent the ball joint stud
from interfering with the edge.
Use a hammer to bend the edge inboard as shown in the following picture.
You are finished with the front end link installation! Make sure to re-check all hardware tightness after the
first 100 miles, or if you hear a knocking sound from the front.