Hotchkis 2202F Sway Bars, Front, 64-72 GM A-Body, Sport User Manual
Hotchkis For the car
64-72 A/Body, 78-88 A/G Body
Front Bar Installation
1.
Look carefully at the current installation.
2.
This installation can be performed without removing the front wheels.
Always use proper safety devices such as jack stands or lift jacks to
properly support the vehicle.
3.
Loosen front bushing retaining bolts, leave a few threads engaged to
support the bar.
4.
Remove the factory end link from the car.
5.
Support or hold the center of bar and carefully remove front bushing bolts.
6.
Remove factory bar from vehicle, taking note of the placement of the
swaybar bushings.
7.
Using the included white silicone grease, grease the inside of the urethane
1 3/8” in sway bar bushings. (The silicone grease can be cleaned up with
WD40.)
8.
Install the urethane bushings on
the bar. Make sure you position
the bushing so when the bar is
installed in the vehicle, the split
will face the front of the car.
9.
Place the bushing’s bracket over
top the bushing.
Document Outline
- Improperly installed or installed by someone other than a qualified, licensed auto mechanic experienced in the installation and removal of suspension products;
- Improperly serviced, misused, or modified, altered or subjected to abuse, negligence, accident or collision;
- Installed in any vehicle that has been modified;
- Installed on any vehicle that has carried loads in excess of automobile manufacturer suggested weight limits; or
- Installed on any vehicle that has been subject to abnormal or excessive use, including rallying, racing, or racing-type activities or off-road use.
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- Is the product appropriate to your application?
- Did you carefully and thoroughly read the instructions provided along with the product?
- Do you have the original invoice or sales receipt?
- Is the return date within 36 months from the purchase date?
- Are you the original purchaser?
- Was the product properly installed by a qualified, licensed auto mechanic?
- Has the product been installed on the original vehicle on which it was installed at all times?
- Is the product unmodified and clean?
- Is the reason for return a legitimate product defect?