Hotchkis 1204 79-2004 Mustang Upper Trailing Arm - Manual (Page 2)

Installation of Hotchkis Performance Upper Trailing
Arms
1) Lubricate polyurethane with supplied grease.
2) Slip bushing into shell already in axle housing.
3) Lubricate inner sleeve and install into bushing.
4) Lubricate and install thrust washers by slipping them over axle housing
bushing.
5) Lubricate faces of bushings in trailing arm, then install new trailing arm by
locating front bolt first.
6) Place one drop of blue Loctite on threads and torque nut to 70 ft. lbs.
(not needed with H. P. hardware)
7) Trailing arm should then pivot smoothly.
8) Install rear axle housing bolt.
9) Place one drop of blue Loctite on threads and torque nut to 70 ft. lbs.
10) Repeat procedure for other side.
11) Check rear brake lines for wear. If worn, replace with new brake lines.
12) Install coil springs, then install all shock bolts.
CHECK ALL NUT AND BOLT TIGHTNESS AFTER FIRST TEN MILES