Hotchkis 4002 1993-2002 Camaro-Firebird Sub Frame Connectors - Manual

#4002 SUBFRAME CONNECTORS 1993-2002 CAMARO/FIREBIRD
Please read instructions completely before starting installation. Hotchkis
Performance subframe connectors are weld-in units and may require modification
of the exhaust system. This installation should be performed by a welding
professional only! They can not be installed on convertibles.
1) Support car securely on jack stands or hoist. Leave area under doors clear for
placement of subframe connectors. Begin on the passenger side.
2) Attach the rear of the connector to the trailing arm mount using existing hardware,
and then lift until the front contacts the floor of the car. Use a marker to show where
the front of the connector contacts the floor. With connector held in place, mark the
trailing arm mount around the outside of the connector flange and as far as possible
along the bottom of the flange.
3) Remove the connector and grind the areas marked on the car for welding. Be sure to
grind through all protective plating. Grind powder coating off of the subframe
connectors in areas to be welded.
4) Put the subframe connector in place and tighten the trailing arm bolt to a snug fit.
Tack weld the connector in several places at each end. Remove the rear control arm
and completely weld in the subframe connectors. When the area has cooled, paint
welds and any bare metal.
5) Install control arm and torque to 70 ft./lbs.
6) Proceed to driver’s side. Repeat steps 2 through 5. To correctly position front of
connector, remove the plastic clip holding hard lines to the floor bracing. Leaving the
black plastic fuel lines in place, pull the hard lines down far enough to slide the front
mount of the connector between the hard lines and the floor brace. Be sure to protect
all lines during welding.
7) Drill a hole in the floor brace to reposition the plastic clip for the hard lines. When all
weld areas have cooled paint welds and any bare metal.