Edelbrock 5266 Installation Instructions
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2007 Edelbrock Corporation
Rev. 9/07 - DA/mc
Catalog #5266
Brochure #63-0387
EDELBROCK TRAILING ARM
for 2005-2008 Ford Mustang
Catalog #5266
Installation Instructions
Please study these instructions carefully before installing your new Trailing Arm. 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
❑ Jackstands
❑ Tire chocks
❑ Lug wrench
❑ 18mm socket, combination wrench, and torque wrench
❑ Blue Loctite™
❑ Grease gun
REMOVAL OF STOCK TRAILING ARMS
1.
Place car on level surface and place tire chocks in front of and
behind front tires.
2.
Support rear of the car on jackstands and remove the rear
wheels.
3.
Place a floorjack 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 1).
KEEP FLOORJACK UNDER CAR DURING THE COMPLETE
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURE.
4.
Remove bolts retaining trailing arm support bracket.
NOTE: Two bolts can be reached from the undercar, the third bolt
is accessed under rear seat. Rear seat lower cushion is retained
by two clips at the front of the cushion.
5.
Unbolt front trailing arm bolt from support bracket.
6.
Clean frame at trailing arm pivot area with a wire brush.
Fig. 1
1.
Install Edelbrock trailing arm into trailing arm support bracket. Install OEM bolt in the same direction as the factory. Use blue
Loctite™ and torque bolt to 90 ft./lb.
2.
Re-install trailing arm support bracket and trailing arm in vehicle.
Use blue Loctite™ on threads and torque to
70 ft. /lb.
3.
The trailing arm should then pivot smoothly.
4.
Pivot trailing arm into position over OE bushing. Install rear bolt in same direction as original.
5.
Place one drop of blue Loctite™ on clean threads and torque the nut to 90 ft./lbs.
6.
Although Edelbrock Trailing Arm is pre-lubed, you may want to finish your installation by lubing the front bushings with a
greasegun. Be sure to replace the dust caps on the Zerk fittings to prevent dirt and corrosion from damaging the fitting.
Check all nut and bolt tightness after first 10 miles.
NOTE: To further enhance the handling and performance of your Mustang, check our catalog to find out more about Edelbrock
Suspension components such as coil springs, lower trailing arms, strut tower brace, panhard rod, and sub-frame connectors. To
order our catalog, call 1-800-FUN-TEAM.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Edelbrock Corporation, 2700 California St., Torrance, CA 90503
Tech Line: 1-800-416-8628
E-Mail: Edelbrock@edelbrock.com
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.