QA1 52363 User manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
QA1 P/N 52363
2010-2015 Chevrolet Camaro Rear Lower Control Arms
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND THOROUGHLY PRIOR TO STARTING INSTALLATION. PRODUCTS THAT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR
RETURN. USE THE PROPER JACKING LOCATIONS. DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY CAN RESULT IF INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT CORRECTLY FOLLOWED. A GOOD
CHASSIS MANUAL, AVAILABLE AT YOUR LOCAL PARTS STORE, MAY ALSO AID IN YOUR INSTALLATION.
• DISCLAIMER / WARRANTY •
QA1 WARRANTS THAT THE PRODUCTS WILL BE FREE FROM DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP FOR ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF SALE TO THE
ORIGINAL PURCHASER. QA1 MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. QA1 SHALL HAVE NO OBLIGATION UNDER THE FOREGOING
WARRANTY WHERE THE DEFECT IS THE RESULT OF IMPROPER OR ABNORMAL USE, YOUR NEGLIGENCE, VEHICLE ACCIDENT, IMPROPER OR INCORRECT
INSTALLATION OR MAINTENANCE, NOR WHEN THE PRODUCT HAS BEEN REPAIRED OR ALTERED IN ANY WAY. QA1’S LIABILITY IN THE CASE OF DEFECTIVE
PRODUCTS SUBJECT TO THE FOREGOING WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT, AT QA1’S OPTION, OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS.
THE USER UNDERSTANDS AND RECOGNIZES THAT RACING PARTS, SPECIALIZED STREET ROD EQUIPMENT, AND ALL PARTS AND SERVICES SOLD BY QA1 ARE
EXPOSED TO MANY AND VARIED CONDITIONS DUE TO THE MANNER IN WHICH THEY ARE INSTALLED AND USED. QA1 SHALL BEAR NO LIABILITY FOR ANY
LOSS, DAMAGE OR INJURY, EITHER TO A PERSON OR TO PROPERTY, RESULTING FROM THE INSTALLATION, DIRECT OR INDIRECT USE OF ANY QA1 PRODUCTS
OR INABILITY BY THE BUYER TO DETERMINE PROPER USE OR APPLICATION OF QA1 PRODUCTS. WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE LIMITED LIABILITY WARRANTY
SET FORTH ABOVE, QA1 SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIMS, DEMANDS, INJURIES, DAMAGES, ACTIONS, OR CAUSES OF ACTION WHATSOEVER TO BUYER
ARISING OUT OF OR CONNECTED WITH THE USE OF ANY QA1 PRODUCTS. MOTORSPORTS ARE DANGEROUS; AS SUCH, NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION
IS MADE AS TO THE PRODUCT’S ABILITY TO PROTECT THE USER FROM INJURY OR DEATH. THE USER ASSUMES THAT RISK!
TOOLS AND SUPPLIES REQUIRED
• Floor Jack • Jack Stands • Metric Wrench Set • Metric Socket Set
PRE-INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. A four wheel alignment should be performed by a qualified alignment shop after any changes to the suspension
system.
2. The lower shocks mounting holes in the QA1 52363 Lower Control Arms are designed to be used with QA1
shocks. If the factory shocks are going to be reused the shock mounting holes in the control arms must be drilled
out to 14 mm (9/16”).
DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Raise the vehicle and support it with jack stands on a stable surface.
2. Remove the rear wheels from the vehicle.
3. With the rear suspension at full droop, remove the sway bar end links and lower shock bolts from the control
arms.
4. Remove the lower control arm outer pivot bolt from the knuckle, noting the direction it is installed.

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5. Place an alignment mark on the inner control arm pivot
eccentric washer and differential cradle. Remove the
inner pivot bolt, noting the direction it is installed.
Remove the lower control arm from the car. See Figure 1
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Install the QA1 lower control arm and inner pivot bolt.
Leave the bolts loose until the vehicle weight is on the
wheels.
2. Install the lower shock mounting bolt and outer pivot
bolt.
3. Re-connect the sway bar end link and torque to 36 lb.-
ft.
4. Reinstall the rear wheels.
5. With the car sitting on the ground or on wheel stands, line up the alignment marks on the inner control arm
pivot eccentric washers and tighten the inner and outer control arm bolts to the factory specifications.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Note: GM recommends angle torqueing some fasteners also known as torque to yield. Please refer to a GM Service
Manual for further explanation.
Lower Control Arm to Knuckle bolt
First pass 30 lb.-ft.
Second pass angle torque to 120°
Lower Control Arm Inner Pivot Bolt 85 lb.-ft.
Lower Shock Bolt
First pass 59 lb.-ft.
Second Pass angle torque to 120°
Note: A four wheel alignment should be performed by a qualified alignment shop after any changes to the
suspension system.
Figure 1