Edelbrock 5202 Installation Instructions
©
2006 Edelbrock Corporation
Rev. 9/06 - DA/mc
Catalog #5202
Brochure #63-5202
Edelbrock Panhard Rod
for 1982-2002 Camaro/Firebird
Catalog #5202
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please study these instructions carefully before installing your new Panhard Rod. 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:
❑ Floorjack
❑ 18mm & 21mm sockets and combination wrenches
❑ Jackstands
❑ Torque wrench
❑ Tire chocks
❑ Blue Loctite™
❑ Lug wrench
REMOVAL OF STOCK PANHARD ROD
1.
Place car on level surface and place tire chocks in front of and behind front tires
(Fig. 1).
2.
Support rear of the car on jack stands.
3.
Place a floor jack under the differential and lift up slightly to remove tension from
the panhard rod bolts - make sure not to lift the car off the jackstands
(Fig. 2).
KEEP FLOOR JACK UNDER CAR DURING THE COMPLETE REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
4.
Remove bolts at each end of the stock panhard rod
(Fig. 3). Remove stock
panhard rod.
5.
Clean hardware with a wire brush and solvent.
INSTALLATION OF EDELBROCK PANHARD ROD
Edelbrock Panhard Rods are fully assembled, greased, and ready to install.
1.
Install new Panhard Rod with the grease fittings facing down
(Fig. 4). Note that bolts will only fit one way.
2.
Place one drop of blue Locktite™ on clean threads and torque to 50 ft./lbs.
3.
Remove jackstands and lower vehicle.
Re-check all nut and bolt tightness after first 10 miles.
Note: To further upgrade your F-Body suspension use other quality Edelbrock suspension products such as springs, shocks, torque
arm, subframe connectors, strut tower brace, lower trailing arms.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer. Improper installation will void warranty and may result in
poor performance and engine or vehicle damage.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
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Tech Line: 1-800-416-8628
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Fig. 4