Jan 7, 2014 ATS AFX Spindle Installation Instructions 1|Page
The following instructions are intended for professional installers and are guidelines only. Speedtech Performance assumes NO responsibility for the installation of any of its products. All products are intended for off road use only and must be installed by qualified professionals only. Thank you for purchasing your new ATS AFX spindle Kit. Installing this product will require the removal of some front suspension parts.
The vehicle should be on a level surface before you start! 1. Put your vehicle on a lift or jack stands. Remove wheels. Place a floor jack under the lower control and jack up until there is tension on the suspension. Unbolt the flex brake line at the frame and remove the brakes. You will need to do this to access the bolts for the steering arm for '67-69 Camaro and '68-74 Nova applications. All others require use of the custom ATS steering arms purchased with your spindles. 2.
2. Loosen the castle nuts and using the pickle fork repeat the process for breaking loose the upper and lower ball joints. Note: There will be tension on the coil spring and the vehicle may jump slightly. Take caution when doing this procedure and be sure the lower control arm is securely supported by the floor jack. 3. Once both upper and lower ball joints are broken loose from the spindle, carefully remove the upper ball joint castle nut and spindle from the control arm.
4. Install the AFX spindle onto the lower ball joint. Note that the brake caliper mount is towards the rear of the vehicle. Thread on the lower ball joint castle nut. Repeat process for the upper ball joint and castle nut.
5. Torque the lower ball joint to 41 ft/lbs. and replace the cotter pin. Torque the upper ball joint to 31 ft/lbs. and replace the cotter pin.
6. Using the new bolts supplied in the kit, either bolt the factory steering arm or ATS steering arm onto the AFX spindle. Note there are two different length bolts, the longer of the two is used in the rear. Torque to 45 ft/lbs.
7. Reinstall the tie rod end into the steering arm and torque to 35 ft/lbs. Install new cotter pin. Release tension from floor jack and move it out of the way. Repeat process for the other side. Note: The ATS spindle requires a C5/6 based brake package to be installed. We recommend Baer or Wilwood brakes. Follow manufacturer's instructions for your specific brake system. Be sure to properly bleed the brakes before driving the vehicle. 8.
Performance Alignment Specifications Note: These are only suggestions and may need additional changes to achieve the optimum settings for your driving style or situation.
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