Mallory Ignition 20505 User Manual

WORK SAFELY!

Installation of this Panhard Rod Kit requires

working underneath vehicle.

USE EXTREME CARE AND CAUTION WHEN

WORKING UNDERNEATH VEHICLE.

Never get near or under vehicle until you are

confident that it is safely supported and will not

move or fall from its raised position.

DO NOT USE A BUMPER JACK.

PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION

1. Place vehicle on a solid level surface such as a garage floor to ensure safe installation

2. Place wheel blocks or wedges in front of and behind

both front wheels to prevent movement in either direction.

3. Lift rear of vehicle and support with approved

automotive support stands.

CAUTION

DO NOT BEGIN THIS INSTALLATION UNTIL YOU

ARE CONFIDENT THAT VEHICLE IS SECURE

AND SAFELY SUPPORTED!

REMOVAL OF FACTORY PANHARD BAR

1. Spray penetrating oil/lubricant on threads and nuts of existing mounting bolts.

2. Loosen and remove three (3) mounting bolts, and set

aside. Remove bar from brackets.

WATTS LINK ASSEMBLY

AND INSTALLATION

1. Install and bolt up the Watts Link main body in place the Panhard bar using the factory mounting brackets.

2. Next, install pivot assembly on the Watts Link main

body as shown in both figures A and B. (Propeller is installed between Watts Link and rear end.)

3. Next, attach the Rod ends to the Hex bar Connecting

tubes on each end (tubes must be same length).

4. Attach one end of the Hex bar connecting tubes with

rod ends into the Propeller and let them hang down unattached for the moment.

5. Next, install the Axle Brackets onto the Axle loosely

using the U-bolts and slide the axle brackets out towards the wheels as far as they will go. (

NOTE: The axle vent-cap will go between the u-bolts

on Passenger side.

)

6. Next, attach the Hex Bar connecting tubes with rod ends up to the axle brackets previously installed and finger tightened. Adjust axle brackets on axle to fit and attach the Hex bar connecting tubes, keeping tubes equal.

7. Axle brackets need to be installed with u-bolts on axle

and tightened into the straight up-n-down position on axle Perpendicular to the road.

8. It is very important that the Hex Bar Connecting Tubes are installed parallel with axle. Please install the upper hex bar connecting tube rod end into the Middle hole on the axle brackets. And the lower tube into the bottom hole. They should be pretty level and parallel to axle at this point. If you need to, drill new hole to keep level.

9. Please refer to both figures A and B to see installation correctly done.

10. The Propeller center mounting bolt should be

approximately in center of the differential cover or slightly below for best results.

11. Now, go back over entire assembly and installation to

tighten and torque all hardware firmly and securely. Installation is complete.

NOTE

The adjustable feature of this pivot, enables you to

correctly locate the rear end in relation to various heights.

IMPORTANT!

Periodically check to make sure that all mounting

hardware is securely tightened.

TECHNICAL SERVICE

A highly trained technical service department is maintained by Lakewood Industries to answer your technical questions, provide additional product information and offer various recommendations. See your local retailer of Lakewood products for specific prices. For best results, technical service calls, correspondence and warranty questions should be directed to the following address:

Lakewood Industries

10601 Memphis Ave. #12

Cleveland, Ohio 44144

Phone 216-688-8300

8:30 A.M.-5:00 P.M. EST

www.lakewood-industries.com

ADJUSTABLE REAR MUSTANG WATTS LINK

Part #20505

Fits: 2005 - 2007 Ford Mustang

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

RETAIN THIS INSTRUCTION SHEET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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FIGURE A

FIGURE B

FRONT OF CAR

AXLE BRACKET

PIVOT ASSEMBLY

AXLE BRACKET

HEX CONNECTING TUBES

WATTS LINK MAIN BODY

BACK OF CAR

FRONT OF CAR

WATTS LINK MAIN BODY

PIVOT ASSEMBLY

HEX CONNECTING TUBES

ROD END MOUNTING HOLES