Hotchkis 2278 2004-2006 GTO Sport Sway Bars User Manual
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5) You will now disconnect the cradle frame from the vehicle by removing the 2 front bolts and 2 rear bolts
using a 16mm and 18mm socket respectively.
6) Slowly lower the transmission jack. The cradle frame will lower about 3-4 inches in the front. You do not
have to worry about the cradle falling down since it is still connected to various other components e.g.
control arms, engine/transmission etc. It may be necessary to raise the front of the car at the outer jack
points using your center jacks in order to gain more clearance between the cradle and the car.
7) At this point, you will need to disconnect the coolant/transmission line brackets from the front of the cradle
frame using a 8mm socket. There are 2 bolts on the driver side bracket and 1 bolt on the passenger side
bracket.