Spohn 743 - Manual

Spohn Performance, Inc.
494 E Lincoln Ave Myerstown, PA 17067
1-888-365-6064 www.spohn.net
Part #743 - Tubular Upper A-Arms- Adjustable Rod Ended
1993-2002 GM F-Body
USE OF THIS PRODUCT IS ACCEPTANCE OF SELLER'S DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY!
By their very nature, competition components are constantly pushed to their limits. While our components
are designed to withstand intense race conditions, it is impossible to control the quality of installation or
the varying conditions in which they are used. It is for this reason that absolutely no warranty or
guarantee is either written or implied. Neither the seller nor the manufacturer will be liable for any loss,
damage, or injury - direct or indirect - arising from the use of or inability to determine the use of any
product. Before using, the user should determine the suitability of the product for its intended use, and
the user shall assume all responsibility in connection therewith. Spohn Performance, Inc. makes no
guarantee as to the legality for any specific class. Spohn Performance, Inc. makes no claims, nor does it
intend its products to be used in street driven vehicles. Spohn Performance, Inc. reserves the right to
make changes in design or add to or improve on their product without incurring any obligation to install
the same on product previously manufactured. The Buyer agrees to indemnify and hold Spohn
Performance, Inc. harmless from any claim, action or demand arising out of or incident to the Buyer's
installation or use of products purchased from Spohn Performance, Inc.
INSTRUCTIONS
Tools Required:
Wrenches and sockets - 12mm, 13mm, 15mm, 18mm, 21mm
Hydraulic jack and stands
Grease gun
Needle nose pliers
Installation:
1. Raise vehicle and support with stands. Remove both front wheels/tires.
2. Using a 12mm socket, remove the two caliper retaining bolts and slide the caliper
out of the way. There is no need to remove the brake line from the caliper.
3. Unplug the ABS sensor from the back of the hub. Remove the plastic wire
retaining clips from the lower A-arm and position the ABS wire out of the way.
4. Using a 13mm wrench and a 15mm socket, remove both bolts/nuts on the lower
shock mount.
5. Using needle nose pliers, remove the cotter pins from both the upper and lower
ball joints. Remove the upper ball joint nut using a 15mm wrench. Using a pickle
fork, knock the upper ball joint loose.
6. Loosen the lower ball joint nut using an 18mm wrench and knock the ball joint
loose. Move the spindle/rotor assembly out of the way. If you want to completely
remove the spindle, loosen the tie rod nut using an 18mm wrench and knock the tie
rod loose.
7. Locate the shock mounting bolts in the engine bay. The rear two are bolts, the
front two are studs. Remove the front two nuts using a 15mm wrench and the two
rear bolts using a 13mm wrench. Pull the upper a-arm and the shock/spring
assembly out of the wheel well.