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4.
Drill or grind off the rivet heads (See Fig. 2) and
disassemble bracket assembly and discard the
factory rubber bushing.
5.
Re-install the inner bracket onto the transmission
with only the lower bolt and stud at this time. (Use
thread locking compound).
6.
Install the new torque arm onto the rear end with
the factory OE bolts.
compound on threads). Do not torque at this
time!). Due to production tolerances, it may be
necessary to file or grind the lower rear corner of
the differential casting to allow the differential
bracket to sit flush against the housing (Fig. 3).
©2005 Edelbrock Corporation
Brochure No. 63-0482
Fig. 2
(Use thread locking
Fig. 3
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7.
Apply supplied grease to the inside of the new
front bushing and slip onto the torque arm with
the part number on the bushing facing the rear of
the vehicle.
8.
Position the polyurethane bushing in the inner
bracket and install the outer bracket, then (using
thread locking compound) install the upper bolt
and tighten both bolts and stud to factory
specifications.
9.
At this time, torque the rear differential attaching
bolts to 97 ft. lbs.
10. After driving the vehicle 10-20 miles, it is very
important to re-torque all hardware OE
differential bolts (97 ft.lbs.). Pre-installed bolts
that attach the torque arm to the differential
bracket (150-160 ft. lbs.). Rod end jam nuts (90
ft. lbs. using 1-1/8" crows foot on torque
wrench).
NOTE: To maintain safe and trouble-free operation,
suspension and chassis components should be
periodically checked for condition, and hardware
should be checked with a torque wrench to factory
recommended specifications.
OTHER SUSPENSION UPGRADES FOR F-BODIES
AVAILABLE FROM EDELBROCK:
Strut tower brace, tubular lower trailing arms,
trailing arm relocation brackets, tubular
panhard rod, sub-frame connectors, coil
springs, adjustable front coil over assembles,
and shocks.
Edelbrock Corporation
2700 California Street
Torrance, CA 90503
Toll-Free Tech Line: 1-800-416-8628
Tech E-Mail: edelbrock@edelbrock.com
Catalog #5282
Rev. 12/05 - DA/mc
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