Hotchkis 1206AA 73-77 GM A-Body Dbl Adjustable Upper Trailing Arms User Manual
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7) Lubricate faces of bushings in trailing arm, then install new trailing arm by
locating front bolt first.( If you purchased trailing arm braces as well see
instructions now)
8) Place one drop of blue Loctite on threads and torque nut to 70 ft. lbs.
(not needed with H. P. hardware)
9) Trailing arm should then pivot smoothly.
10) Install rear axle housing bolt.
11) When installing the rear upper control arm bolts, you may want to move the
rear end up or down with the jack for easy alignment of the bolt holes.
12) Place one drop of blue Loctite on threads and torque nut to 70 ft. lbs.
13) Repeat procedure for other side.
14) Check rear brake lines for wear. If worn, replace with new brake lines.
15) Install coil springs, then install all shock bolts.
CHECK ALL NUT AND BOLT TIGHTNESS AFTER FIRST TEN MILES
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