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INSTALLATION
:
1.
Place vehicle on level, stable ground (i.e. concrete driveway).
2.
Raise vehicle and support under the frame so rear end can be raised and lowered if needed.
Removing rear wheels is not required, but can be helpful.
3.
Unbolt front bushing bracket from transmission.
4.
Unbolt rear of torque arm from rear end. To remove bolts, it may be necessary to raise or lower
rear end. Remove torque arm from chassis.
5. Remove front bushing and bushing bracket from O.E.M. arm.
TORQUE ARM #5280
For 1984-2002 Camaro/Firebird
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please read and study these instructions before installing your new torque arm. If you have any questions,
please contact us at our Technical Hotline: 1-800-416-8628, 7:00 am – 5 pm, Monday through Friday, Pacific
Standard Time.
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NOTE
:
This torque arm is designed to fit
1984-2000 Camaro/Firebird with
front torque arm locator lips
facing away from driveshaft. See
Figure 1.
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PREPARATION CHECKLIST:
The following equipment is required:
ü
Jack
ü
Jack stands (4 required)
ü
Drill with 7/32 drill bit or grinder to remove rivets
ü
13mm, 15mm, 21mm Socket and wrenches
ü
Torque wrench
ü
Thread lock compound
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CAUTION
:
Installation requires being under
raised vehicle. Support vehicle
on level and stable ground, using
proper load rated jack stands.
Viewed From Rear of Transmission
Lip
Correct
Incorrect
Lip
Lips Facing Away
From Driveshaft
Lips Facing
Towards Driveshaft
Fig. 1
