Hotchkis 1815A 1999-2004 Mustang Adj Suspension Pckg. User Manual
Removal of stock upper trailing arms
1204AA
79 - 04 Ford Mustang
Double Adjustable
Trailing Arms
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Special Tools Required for this Installation
- 4 post lift or alignment rack preferable
- Air Chisel, Angle Finder (Digital Preferred), Dead blow hammer
REMOVAL OF STOCK UPPER TRAILING ARMS
1. There are various methods for installing your new upper trailing arms. Preferences in methods are mainly
based on the way you remove the old rubber Can Bushings from the differential. Some may find it easier
to detach the entire differential (rear end) from the car in order to remove the Can Bushings. This makes
it easier to get at the Can bushings for removal and replacement. The only problem with this method is
that it requires much more to be disconnected e.g. brake lines, parking brake, axle u-joint, and lower
trailing arms. However, it is possible to remove the Can Bushings without taking the rear end off the car,
but it’s tricky.
In this manual, we will describe how to replace the Can Bushings without removing the rear end from the
car.
Document Outline
- 1204AA
- Double Adjustable
- 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?
- 1311
- 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?