LAKEWOOD FRONT DRIVESHAFT SAFETY LOOP
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
2010 CAMARO PART NO. 18023
FORM 97146782 08/10
Thank you for your purchase from Lakewood Industries. For
technical assistance, please call 216-688-8300 Monday thru
Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM EST.
WARNING: DUE TO THE TECHNICAL NATURE OF THIS PRODUCT,
AND SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT
RECOMMENDED.
Go to: www.prestoliteperformance.com
to see a video installation of this product.
Section 1 – Disassembly
1. Properly raise and support the vehicle either on an automotive lift or place the vehicle on ramps.
Note: The use of jack stands to perform this installation is not
ecommended.
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2. Support the transmission case with a jack ahead of the
transmission cross-member.
3. When the transmission is fully supported, remove the two
15mm transmission mount nuts, and four 15mm hex head bolts
that fasten the cross member to the body.
4. Remove the heat shield from above the driveshaft.
, PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION IS
CAUTION: INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT REQUIRES WORKING
UNDER THE VEHICLE. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INSTALLER TO
ENSURE A SAFE WORKING ENVIRONMENT. THE USE OF AN AUTOMOTIVE
LIFT IS RECOMMENDED. MAKE SURE THAT THE VEHICLE IS SAFELY
SUPPORTED AND ALWAYS USE JACK STANDS. ALWAYS WEAR
SAFETY GLASSES.
Section 2 - Assembly
1. Place the loop up and over the driveshaft and move it away
from the work area.
2. Install the driveshaft safety loop support plate onto the transmission mount studs facing rearward with the gusseted
bracket down.
3. Replace the transmission cross member with the spacer
bars installed between the body and the cross member.
Reinstall all of the fasteners and nuts.
4. Mark the location of the bolt holes for the gusseted bracket
to the cross member, and drill the holes to a minimum of 3/8”
diameter through the rear leg of the cross member.
Note: Due to the type and size of drill used, the cross member
may have to be removed after the hole position has been located to facilitate drilling.
5. Install the 3/8” fasteners, flat washers, locking washers, and
nuts. Torque all the fasteners referenced up to and including
step 5 of section II.
6. Position the loop over the holes in the support plate
and secure it in place with the fasteners provided in the
installation kit.
LAKEWOOD CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION PRODUCTS ARE ENGINEERED AND MANUFACTURED TO IMPROVE THE PERFORMANCE OF YOUR VEHICLE.
WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO ENJOY USING OUR PRODUCTS SAFELY AT A SANCTIONED RACING FACILITY. PLEASE OBEY ALL TRAFFIC LAWS.
LAKEWOOD IS A TRADEMARK OF PRESTOLITE PERFORMANCE
10601 MEMPHIS AVE #12, CLEVELAND, OH 44144
216.688.8300 FAX 216.688.8306
FORM 97146782
Made in U.S.A.
Printed in U.S.A.
08/10
LAKEWOOD www.lakewoodindustries.com
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