Hellwig Sway Bar 7251 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 THE 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 KIT INCLUDES LOCK NUTS WHICH REQUIRE TIGHTENING WITH A WRENCH AFTER BEING STARTED

BY HAND.

NOTE:

THIS ANTI-SWAY BAR MOUNTS ON THE REAR OF THE AXLE WITH THE ARMS POINTING TOWARDS THE

REAR OF THE VEHICLE.

1. Remove factory installed sway bar

. Save mounting hardware for use in installation of new sway bar.

2. Lubricate and install the D-shaped poly bushings on the sway bar as close as possible to match the location

of the factory sway bar bushings. SEE PHOTOS ONE (1) AND THREE (3).

3. Position the U-plates over the D-bushings.

4. Position sway bar on axle and attach U-plates to axle using supplied hardware as shown in PHOTO THREE

(3)

5. Raise the sway bar arms up to the end link assemblies and attach the arms of the sway bar to the end links.
6. With the sway bar centered on the axle the sway bar will be positioned as shown in photo . Tighten the

bolts on U-plates to 30 ft-lb and end link bolts to 40 ft-lb.

7. Check your installation check for clearance on undercarriage components; wires, exhaust, brake and fuel

lines.

8. After one week of driving recheck your installation readjust if necessary. Recheck your installation on a

monthly regular basis thereafter.

ATTENTION INSTALLER:

BE SURE THAT THE CUSTOMER RECEIVES THIS INSTRUCTION SHEET,

ALL IMORTANT NOTE CARDS AND THE WARRANTY FORM

7251( R-7251)

06/24/07

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