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The Firewall Stabilizer Mount
Fits 1982 – 1993 with stock or
aftermarket cable kits
Fits 1994 – 200 with aftermarket
cable kits ONLY
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FOR 1982 – 2000 MUSTANG
Stabilizer step 1.
Follow adjustable clutch cable / quadrant instructions on reverse side through
#6. Then pull the black rubber firewall bushing and metal retainer off of the
white nylon clutch cable housing. (ON SOME 1994 AND LATER YEAR MODELS SEE
THE FOOTNOTE BELOW). Using a pair of side cutters or wire cutters, trim the
4 small hooks off the white nylon clutch cable housing end in a matter to retain
the ¾" round shape. This will allow you to insert the round nylon end
snuggly onto the finished face of the Stabilizer. Check fit, but wait until step
#3 to install.
Stabilizer step 2.
Insert the 1 ½" large side of black rubber firewall bushing and metal
retainer (removed in step #1 above), into the 1 ½" cavity of the
Stabilizer and align the metal retainer hole in the rear of your Stabilizer.
Stabilizer step 3.
NOW slide the white nylon cable end simultaneously into the finished face
of the Stabilizer and clutch cable bushing assembly. Apply a sufficient amount
of silicone sealer to the rear of the assembly to seal against the firewall.
Stabilizer step 4.
Insert the siliconed Stabilizer/ bushing cable assembly into the clutch cable
hole in the firewall and align the retainer screw hole in the Stabilizer and
bushing with the retainer screw hole in the firewall. Insert the New longer
screw provided in the Stabilizer kit and tighten appropriately.
Stabilizer step 5.
If you are installing a New Adjustable clutch cable, now go back to #8 on the
reverse side of these instructions.
Footnote: It may be necessary on some 1994 and
later model Mustangs to first insert the black rubber cable housing into the
back of the Stabilizer, then position the Stabilizer and rubber bushing assembly
into the 1 3/8" firewall hole with the attaching screw hole located at
approximately the 1:00 o’ clock position. If the attaching screw hole in the
firewall does not line up, simply mark and drill a 9/64" hole in the
firewall using the Stabilizer and rubber bushing as a template. Then continue
with step 1 through step 5 above.
ADJUSTABLE CLUTCH CABLE AND QUADRANT
Installation Instructions for 1982 –
2000 Mustangs
Raise the car and place it on jack stands.
Always be careful and observe all safety rules when working on any vehicle.
At the bellhousing, remove the plastic splash
shield. Use a pry-bar to slacken the clutch cable and disconnect it from the
clutch fork. Remove the clip which holds the cable to the bellhousing. In the
engine compartment, disconnect the cable support bracket(s) from the car.
Disconnect the cable from the firewall.
Inside the car, under dash, pull the end of the
cable loose from the quadrant and remove the cable from the car.
Under the dash, there are two plastic parts
which make up the factory clutch quadrant mechanism. They are held in place by
clips on the end of the shafts. Remove the clips and springs from the end of
the shafts.
Press the clutch pedal fully to the floor (you
may have to pull the carpet aside) and remove the plastic quadrant parts.
Press the clutch pedal to the floor again.
Align the New aluminum quadrant with the shafts and slide the aluminum
quadrant on. Re-install the clips onto the end of the shafts.
WHEN INSTALLING A STABILIZER / GO TO
REVERSE SIDE OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Insert the non-adjustable end of the cable
through the firewall and bolt the cable to the firewall with the factory
screw(s). On some vehicles, the original cable will have two screws at the
firewall. In most cases this second screw is not used on the new cable.
For 1982 – 93 Mustangs, install the
cable in the same position as stock; bolt the support bracket to the strut
tower.
On 1994 – 2000 Mustangs,
the new cable will follow a different route than the original cable, and the
support bracket(s) are not used. To install the cable on 94-2000 Mustangs,
follow steps A, B, & C below:
- Route the cable down between the valve cover
and brake proportioning valve, to the rear of the engine oil filter.
- Route the cable through the engine
cross-member, under the motor mount and steering shaft, towards the driver’s
side of the steering rack. Don’t follow the original route under the oil
pan. On 94-2000 cars it will be a close fit to get the cable between the
upright part of the rack and the cross-member.
- Use cable ties to support the new cable by
strapping it to the master cylinder and / or proportioning valve.
Use a pry-bar to push the clutch fork forward
and attach the cable to the fork.
Secure the cable away from hot engine parts and
sharp edges with cable ties.
NOTE: Care must be taken to
keep the cable away from the long tube headers. Clutch cables are not
designed to withstand direct contact with exhaust components. Long tube
headers should be wrapped to keep radiant heat from damaging the cable.
- Adjust the clutch cable by turning the ball
nut with a wrench. Be sure the clutch fully releases when the pedal is
depressed, and the clutch is fully engaged with no tension on the cable when
the pedal is released. Tighten the jam nut to lock your adjustment in place.
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