REAR CONTROL ARM BRACKET REINFORCEMENT SHIMS

All 1982 "A" cars are being built with reinforcement shims that permanently attach to the underbody structure at the rear control arm attachments (see Figures 1 and 2).

Some early built vehicles, however, were built without the shims permanently attached. These shims must remain with the vehicle and be reinstalled in their original position after any repairs are completed in this area.

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