Edelbrock 5255 Installation Instructions

Please study these instructions carefully before installing your new Adjustble Trailing Arms. If you have any questions,
contact our Technical Hotline at: 1-800-416-8628, 7 am to 5 pm, Monday-Friday, Pacific Standard Time or
e-mail us at edelbrock@edelbrock.com.
Tools and Supplies Required:
K Floorjack
K Jackstands
K Tire chocks
K Lug wrench
K 18mm socket, combination wrench, and torque wrench
K Blue Loctite™
K Grease gun
REMOVAL OF STOCK TRAILING ARMS
1. Place car on level surface and place tire chocks in front of and
behind front tires (Figure 1).
2. Support rear of the car on jackstands and remove the rear
wheels.
3. Place a floor jack under the differential and lift up slightly to
remove tension from the trailing arm bolts - make sure not to lift
the car off the jackstands (Figure 2).
KEEP FLOOR JACK UNDER CAR DURING THE COMPLETE
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURE.
CAUTION - DO NOT REMOVE BOTH TRAILING ARMS AT THE
SAME TIME OR THE AXLE WILL ROTATE AND THE TRAILING
ARM INSTALLATION WILL BE MUCH MORE DIFFICULT.
4. Start with either trailing arm and remove the rear bolt.
Note: Re-install the bolts in same direction as original.
5. Remove the front trailing arm bolt.
6. Remove the trailing arm.
7. Clean frame at trailing arm pivot area with a wire brush.
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2005 Edelbrock Corporation
Catalog #5255
Edelbrock Adjustable Trailing Arms
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Catalog #5255
1979-2004 Mustang

Installation Instructions

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Brochure #63-0470
Rev. 11/05