Hotchkis 1805R 1979-1998 Mustang Rear Suspension Pckg., Red User Manual
Upper trailing arm removal
#1204 MUSTANG UPPER TRAILING ARMS
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UPPER TRAILING ARM REMOVAL
** #1204 (MUSTANG) DOES NOT USE STOCK HARDWARE
THE EXTRA WIDTH OF THE H.P. UPPER TRAILING ARMS, H.P.
HARDWARE KIT #1701
.
BECAUSE OF
MUST BE USED. MUSTANG AXLE
HOUSING BUSHING SHELL
MUST BE LEFT IN PLACE.
Removal of Stock Upper Trailing Arms and Differential Bushings
1) Place vehicle onto level surface. Place blocks in front of front tires.
2) Support rear of car on jack stands and remove rear wheels.
3) Remove rear coil springs.
4) Place floor jack under differential and lift-up slightly taking the tension away
from trailing arm bolts - be sure not to lift vehicle off of jack stands.
5) Now remove your quad shocks
** KEEP FLOOR JACK UNDER DIFFERENTIAL DURING THE
COMPLETE
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
6) Start with either trailing arm and remove the rear bolt.
7) Then remove the front trailing arm bolt.
8) Repeat procedure for opposite side.
9) Lower rear axle with floor jack, being careful not to stretch rear brake lines.
10) Remove rubber bushing by drilling then chisel out of shell. Now leave the axel
bushing shell in place. Inside of shell MUST
be smooth and clean.
Document Outline
- 1204R
- UInstallation of Hotchkis Performance Upper Trailing Arms
- UImproperly installed or installed by someone other than a qualified, licensed auto mechanic experienced in the installation and removal of suspension products;
- UImproperly serviced, misused, or modified, altered or subjected to abuse, negligence, accident or collision;
- UInstalled in any vehicle that has been modified;
- UInstalled on any vehicle that has carried loads in excess of automobile manufacturer suggested weight limits; or
- UInstalled on any vehicle that has been subject to abnormal or excessive use, including rallying, racing, or racing-type activities or off-road use.
- UDid you register the product at U0TUwww.hotchkis.netU0TU or via the mail-in warranty card within 30 days of purchase?
- UIs the product appropriate to your application?
- UDid you carefully and thoroughly read the instructions provided along with the product?
- UDo you have the original invoice or sales receipt?
- UIs the return date within 36 months from the purchase date?
- UAre you the original purchaser?
- UWas the product properly installed by a qualified, licensed auto mechanic?
- UHas the product been installed on the original vehicle on which it was installed at all times?
- UIs the product unmodified and clean?
- UIs the reason for return a legitimate product defect?
- 1304R
- THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING HOTCHKIS PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS
- Improperly installed or installed by someone other than a qualified, licensed auto mechanic experienced in the installation and removal of suspension products;
- Improperly serviced, misused, or modified, altered or subjected to abuse, negligence, accident or collision;
- Installed in any vehicle that has been modified;
- Installed on any vehicle that has carried loads in excess of automobile manufacturer suggested weight limits; or
- Installed on any vehicle that has been subject to abnormal or excessive use, including rallying, racing, or racing-type activities or off-road use.
- Did you register the product at 0TUwww.hotchkis.netU0T or via the mail-in warranty card within 30 days of purchase?
- Is the product appropriate to your application?
- Did you carefully and thoroughly read the instructions provided along with the product?
- Do you have the original invoice or sales receipt?
- Is the return date within 36 months from the purchase date?
- Are you the original purchaser?
- Was the product properly installed by a qualified, licensed auto mechanic?
- Has the product been installed on the original vehicle on which it was installed at all times?
- Is the product unmodified and clean?
- Is the reason for return a legitimate product defect?