CHE PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CHE
T/S 8.8 Axle Brace
PART # CHE9A
Use
caution and common sense while working on the vehicle. If you lack the
necessary equipment or expertise to perform this operation, have the product
installed by a mechanic with the proper tools and experience. Failure to follow
safe practices may result in injury.
- 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. For ease of access, drop the rear
axle as low as possible. The
more room that you have to work the better.
- Remove Axle Dampener - Remove the 2 bolts
securing the axle dampener to the rear end housing. Remove the dampener and the pinion snubber bracket from the differential housing.
- Enlarge Differential
Housing Holes- Using a 1/2" bit;
enlarge the axle dampener holes in the differential housing.
- Install Axle Brace- Using the supplied
1/2" bolts and locknuts, install the axle brace onto the axle housing. At this time, only snug the bolts
until final positioning can be made.
- Drill rear flange
holes-
Using
a 3/8" bit, drill the hole for the rear
flange bolt. On 1994 and newer
axle housings, there is a pre-existing hole that only needs enlarged. Install a 3/8" bolt and
locknut. At this time only
snug the bolt until final positioning is made. Repeat on other side
- Drill bottom flange
holes-
Using
a 3/8" bit, drill a hole for the bottom
flange bolt using the axle brace as a guide. Repeat on other side.
- Drill front flange holes- Mark the position of
the front flange hole using a suitable tool. Remove the brace, and drill a hole
using a 3/8" drill bit.
Repeat for other side.
- Install brace &
tighten hardware-
Install the brace and tighten
all hardware. Do not forget to
install the pinion snubber bracket on the
differential housing. Torque
the 1/2" bolts to 90-100 ft-lbs, and the 3/8" flange bolts to
50-60 ft-lbs.
- Inspect Installation- Inspect the installation to
insure that there is no interference with other components.
If you require technical
assistance, please contact our technical support team via e-mail at: support@cheperformance.com
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