Hotchkis 3002 1979-1993 Mustang Caster Camber Plate User Manual
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#3001 1979-’93 Mustang
#3002 1994+ Mustang
Mustang Delta
Caster/Camber Plate Instructions
Thank you for your purchase of this Hotchkis product. Your Delta
Plates were designed with
the performance and durability you’ve come to expect from Hotchkis Performance. If you have
any questions regarding installation, please do not hesitate to call Hotchkis Performance directly,
we will be more than happy to help. (562) 907-7757 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM PT Mon. – Fri.
1.) With the rear wheels securely blocked, raise the front of the vehicle and support securely
2.) Remove the front wheels; disconnect one sway bar end link and place floor jack under
the front control arm. Lift arm up until the weight has been taken off the upper strut
mount. Do not lift the chassis off the jack stands.
with jack stands. Using masking or duct tape place one piece on each axis of the strut
tower/fender well. Use a felt tip pen to mark the location of the strut on the strut
tower/fender well. This will enable you to return the strut to the previously established
alignment setting.
3.) Remove the nut at the top of the strut with an impact wrench or two open-end wrenches.
Lower the control arm down slowly, stopping the jack before binding or pinching the
brake line. Then remove the strut from the spindle by unbolting the two bolts that connect
the strut to the spindle.
4.) Remove the stock plastic boot and bump stop. Place the plastic ring over the new bump
stop. Put the new boot and bump stop on the strut.
5.) Remove the stock upper strut mount from the car. If mount is held with a rivet it
must be drilled out. Remove the L- Bracket from the Hotchkis Delta
plate.
6.) Reaching into the fender well, insert the bolts upward through the holes in strut tower
through the Delta
plate. Attach the Delta plate with the washer and nuts. Keep them
loose enough that camber can be adjusted.
Document Outline
- UMustang Delta ( Caster/Camber Plate Instructions
- Beveled side up
- Shock spacer sleeve
- UImproperly installed or installed by someone other than a qualified, licensed auto mechanic experienced in the installation and removal of suspension products;
- UImproperly serviced, misused, or modified, altered or subjected to abuse, negligence, accident or collision;
- UInstalled in any vehicle that has been modified;
- UInstalled on any vehicle that has carried loads in excess of automobile manufacturer suggested weight limits; or
- UInstalled on any vehicle that has been subject to abnormal or excessive use, including rallying, racing, or racing-type activities or off-road use.
- UDid you register the product at U0TUwww.hotchkis.netU0TU or via the mail-in warranty card within 30 days of purchase?
- UIs the product appropriate to your application?
- UDid you carefully and thoroughly read the instructions provided along with the product?
- UDo you have the original invoice or sales receipt?
- UIs the return date within 36 months from the purchase date?
- UAre you the original purchaser?
- UWas the product properly installed by a qualified, licensed auto mechanic?
- UHas the product been installed on the original vehicle on which it was installed at all times?
- UIs the product unmodified and clean?
- UIs the reason for return a legitimate product defect?