CHE PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM
	CHE2K: Tubular Upper
	CHE2L: Street/Strip Adjustable Upper
	CHE2M: Competition Adjustable Upper
APPLICATIONS:
2005-Current Mustang Body Style:All Engine:All
WARNING!!: If you lack the necessary skill, tools, or equipment to safely complete this installation, have the component installed by a mechanic with the proper equipment and expertise.
Thoroughly read and understand these installation instructions before beginning the installation. If there is any doubt regarding the procedure, please contact CHE Performance prior to attempting installation
Step 1. Raise the Vehicle
	With the front wheels properly blocked; raise the rear end of the vehicle as high as safely possible. Place jack stands on a solid area under the frame of the car, not the rear end.
	Tip: Place the jack stands slightly forward of the front control arm mounting bolt or on the mounting plate of the subframe connectors if you have them.
Step 2. Support Rear Axle
	To aid in aligning the control arm mounting holes, place a floor jack near the front pinion side of the differential. The floor jack should only be raised enough to apply light pressure to the axle.
Step 3. Remove Rear Seat Cushion
	To gain access to the Upper Control Arm mount forward bolt, it is necessary to remove the rear lower seat cushion. Push in on the plastic tabs located on the lower side of the cushion and raise the cushion up and out of the vehicle.
Step 4. Remove Mount Front Bolt
	From the inside of the vehicle, remove the Upper Control Arm Mount front bolt using an 18mm wrench or socket. Save the bolt for re-use.
Step 5. Remove Fuel Tank Straps
	To Remove the upper control arm it is necessary to lower, but not fully remove the gas tank. Ensuring that the gas tank is properly supported, remove the 2 bolts (one on each side) retaining the fuel tank straps using a T-50 torx bit. Exercise extreme caution to ensure that the gas tank is properly supported prior to removing tank straps!!
Step 6. Remove Rear Mount Bolts
	Using an 18mm socket, remove the 2 bolts retaining the Upper Control Arm Mount to the body of the vehicle. Save the bolts for re-use.
Step 7. Remove Control Arm Bolt
	Using a 21mm socket, remove the Control Arm Bolt from the Axle Housing and remove the Control Arm and Mount from the vehicle. Save the flag-bolt and nut for re-use.
Step 8. Remove Control Arm From Mount
	Using a 21mm & 18mm socket, remove the stock control arm from the mount. Save the bolt and nut for re-use.
Step 9. Lubricate Bushing Face
	Using the provided assembly lube and brush, coat the bushing faces and the face of the control arm mount where the bushings make contact.
Step 10. Install Control Arm In Mount
	Using the factory nut and bolt, install the new CHE control arm onto the Upper Control Arm Mount, making sure that the pinion snubber is in the proper position. Torque the bolt to 175N-m (129lb-ft).
Step 11. Install Control Arm Assembly
	Install the Upper Control Arm assembly in the vehicle. Install the 2 rear Control Arm Mount bolts. Torque the bolts to 115N-m (85lb-ft).
Step 12. Install Axle Housing Bolt
	Install the factory flag-bolt and nut on the rear (axle housing side) of the upper control arm. If the rear axle has shifted during installation, it may be necessary to use a floor jack under the pinion side of the differential to align the bolt holes.
	Important: If the factory axle side rubber bushing is being used, do not fully tighten the rear control arm bolt at this time. In order to prevent binding the bolt must be torqued with the vehicle at ride height.
Step 13. Install Mount Front Bolt
	From inside the vehicle, install the factory Upper Control Arm Mount front bolt using an 18mm socket. Torque the bolt to 175N-m (129lb-ft). Install the rear lower seat cushion at this time.
Step 14. Install Gas Tank Straps
	Using the factory bolts, install the gas tank straps making sure that the tank is in proper position and that all hoses and lines are clear of obstruction.
Step 15. Torque Rear Control Arm Bolt.
	Properly Support the vehicle on the rear axle so that it is at ride height. Torque the rear (axle housing side) control arm bolt to 175N-m (129lb-ft).
Step 16. Inspect Installation
	Fully inspect the installation ensuring that the suspension is free to travel and that all fasteners have been properly installed.
Step 16. Lower vehicle
	Lower the vehicle and perform a road test.
Questions, Comments, Suggestions?
	If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions regarding these instructions or product, whether they be good or bad, please do not hesitate to contact us immediately. Thank you, and enjoy your new CHE Performance Product.
Technical Support/Contact Information
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Phone: 814-402-0077
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