Edelbrock 5204 Installation Instructions

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2006 Edelbrock Corporation

Rev. 9/06 - DA/mc

Catalog #5204 & #5205

Brochure #63-5204

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Edelbrock Lower Trailing Arms

Vehicle Applications: See Below

Catalog #5204 & #5205

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please study these instructions carefully before installing your new 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.

Vehicle Applications:

Catalog #5204 - 1982-2002 Camaro/Firebird & 1978-1988 GM A/G-Body

Catalog #5205 - 1964-1972 GM A/G-Body

Tools and Supplies Required:

❑ Floorjack

❑ 18mm socket and combination wrench (3/4” for #5205 only)

❑ Jackstands

❑ Torque wrench

❑ Tire chocks

❑ Blue Loctite™

❑ Lug wrench 

❑ Grease gun

NOTE: Edelbrock Trailing Arm hardware kits are available - Hardware Kit #5215 fits 5201 & 5204; #5217 fits #5205

(Optional - stock hardware may be re-used if in satisfactory condition).

REMOVAL OF STOCK TRAILING ARMS

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 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 

(Fig. 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. 

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