SPL RUAB Z33 User manual

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Rear Upper Arm Bushings Kit
Installation Instructions
SPL RUAB Z33

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Thank you for your purchase of this SPL Parts performance suspension
product. Please follow these instructions exactly to ensure that the product is
able to function to the best of its ability, and you can achieve the most
performance out of your vehicle.
The following picture shows how the correct way to press the bushings into
the OEM arms. Please take note that the retaining clamp goes on the
tapered sides.
The factory bushings will need to be drilled
out with a 32mm hole saw. Make sure to
keep the drill straight, parallel to the sides of
the arm. Once the bushing has been drilled
out, there will still be the bushing sleeve left
to remove.
This can be done with a body saw using a
narrow short blade of about 3 inches, which
we recommend since working space is tight.
Only cut the sleeve, not the arm. Cut at the
base of the arm so if you go too far, you
aren't weakening the arm. Go easy and take
your time. You don't want to damage the
rear arm.
Proper alignment of hole saw
Installed Bushings
Sleeve ready to be cut

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The sleeve can be removed once it has been
cut all the way through in two locations
lengthwise by prying the cut piece out with a
narrow flathead screwdriver first, then
collapsing the sleeve in on itself. After
removal, carefully check the arm for and
damage.
Some scratches and dings are normal, but
the bore needs to free of burrs. Clean the
insides of the arm in preparation for the new
bushings to be installed, making sure the
bores are smooth. After cleaning, measure
the bore of the arms as well as the diameter
of the bushings.
Confirm that the new bushing is between
1/1000 and 3/1000 inch (0.025mm to
0.076mm) larger than the bore on the
knuckle. If this tolerance is out of spec,
please contact us. We recommend the use of
anti-seize compound for installation of the
bushings to prevent galling.
Note the two cuts in bushing sleeve
Make sure the bushing goes in
straight
SPL diff bushing driver on
top, 36mm socket as
receiver on bottom
A large vice can be used if
you don't have a press

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It is best if some sort of a press is used, as it will be easier to drive the
bushing in straight. A large vice also works well. As always, take care to
make sure the arm, bushings, and driver are all in line with each other.
A 1 1/8-inch socket will be a useful
driver to install the bushings (we
happen to have a differential
bushing driver on hand) pressing
them in almost to the point of the
lip being flush with the arm, keeping
the gap from lip to arm slightly
larger than the retaining clip lip gap.
By doing so, you will prevent
marring or crushing the retaining
clip end of the bushing. Line up the
bushing, making sure it is straight
with the bore of the arm. Once the
bushing lip is almost flush with the arm you'll need to use a receiver. A
36mm socket is perfect for this job. Note how to set it up to finish driving in
the bushings.
Once the bushings are installed with the
lip flush against the arm, install the
retaining clip on the other end to hold
the bushing in place. Verify the
bushings are secure, and install the
solid spacers, then reinstall the arms on
the car.
Be safe, and enjoy your new upgrade!
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER
All SPL brand products are intended for Off Road Use Only and carry a one
year limited warranty. See below for details. All other branded products
carry their respective manufacturer warranty. SPL PRO suspension products
warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship for one (1)
year from the date of purchase. If a product fails to meet specifications, SPL
PARTS INC will, at its election, repair, replace, or make appropriate
adjustment, if SPL PARTS INC determines to its satisfaction that the product
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is defective in material or workmanship, i.e. contains a defect arising out of
the manufacture of the product and not a defect caused by other
circumstances, including, but not limited to accident, misuse, abuse,
unforeseeable use, neglect, alteration, improper installation, improper
adjustment, improper repair, or failure caused by other equipment or
interaction with other equipment. SPL PARTS INC is not responsible for
labor charges, removal charges, installation, or other incidental or
consequential costs. In no event shall the liability of SPL PARTS INC exceed
the purchase price of the product. All parts for warranty claims must be
returned to SPL PARTS INC in order for the claim to be processed. SPL
PARTS INC makes no other warranties, either expressed or implied,
including limitation warranties as to merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose. SPL PARTS INC shall not be liable for, and buyer
assumes all risk of, any advice or failure to provide advice by SPL PARTS INC
to buyer regarding the product or use and installation of product. SPL
PARTS INC shall not be liable for any special, incidental or consequential
damages. If the purchaser of the product shall fail to pay when due any
portion of the purchase price, or fail to meet any terms required under
contract agreed on at time of purchase, all warranties and remedies granted
may be terminated.
Using any SPL arm as a tie/strap down point for a dyno session or
transport will void the warranty.