Hellwig Sway Bar 7232 User Manual

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TORQUE TABLE

BOLT SIZE: 3/8” = 20-30 ft. lbs. – 7/16” = 35-45 ft. lbs. – ½” = 50-70 ft. lbs. – 9/16” = 70-90 ft. lbs.

SAFETY:

BEFORE STARTING YOUR INSTALLATION, BE SURE TO SET PARKING BRAKE AND

CHOCK TIRES.

NOTE:

TO EASE INSTALLATION AND TO PROPERLY ADJUST BAR, THE WEIGHT OF THE

VEHICLE MUST BE ON THE SUSPENSION, AS IF DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD.

DO NOT RAISE VEHICLE BY FRAME

NOTE:

THIS FRONT SWAY BAR IS DESIGNED TO MOUNT ON THE FRONT CROSSMEMBER

WITH THE ARMS FACING THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE.

1. Install the D-shaped poly bushings on the sway bar in as close a mounting position as

in photo one ( 1 ).

2. Install the 10” square U-bolts over the vehicles frame with the legs pointing down.

Install the frame mounting brackets with mounting hardware provided.

Leave loose

at this time to allow for adjustment later. Take note on the mounting of the U-bolts
on the drivers side.

See photo ( 3 ). Take care as to not damage any electrical wires

or hoses that run through the frame.

3. Install the shorter square U-bolts on the vehicles crossmember in as close a position

to match the D-bushings installed on the sway bar. Install the backing plates on the
U-bolts. Raise the sway bar, align the U-bolts to match the D-bushings. Install the U-
plates over the D-bushing and tighten with the mounting hardware provided.

Leave

loose at this time to allow for adjustment later. See photo ( 4 ).

4. Install the hanger brackets on the arms of the sway bar. Raise the arms of the sway

bar and attach to the mounted frame brackets. Align the hanger brackets to be straight
up and down as in photo ( 2 ).

5. With the sway bar properly fitted on the crossmember and on the vehicles frame.

Torque all mounting components to the specified rates. Double check and make sure
that no wires or hoses will be damaged during the installation.

ATTENTION INSTALLER:

PLEASE MAKE SURE CUSTOMER RECEIVES THIS

INSTRUCTION SHEET, ALL IMPORTANT NOTE CARDS,

WARNING CARDS AND THE WARRANTY FORM.

7232 ( R-7232 )

12/14/04

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