Owners manual
1109 67-69 Camaro/Firebird
Hotchkis Performance LLC. 5
6. Disconnect the Outer Tie Rod Ends
Locate the outer tie rod end and remove the cotter pin using a pair of dikes. Use a
11/16” wrench to unfasten the tie rod end castle nut. Hit the steering arm with a
hammer to knock the tapered stud out. Allow the tie rod to hang down.
7. Loosen Lower Ball Joint Nut
Locate the lower ball joint nut near the outboard end of the a-arm and remove the cotter
pin using a pair of dikes. Use a 7/8” wrench to loosen the castle nut. Do not completely
remove this nut! Leave 3 or 4 threads left on the nut.
8. Break Loose the Lower Ball Joint Stud