Edelbrock 5280 Installation Instructions

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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