Hellwig Sway Bar 7413 - Manual (Page 2)

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( R-130 ) 11/29/2012
1. Place the sway bar over the drive shaft of the truck forward of the differential as shown in Photo 1.
2. Install axle mounting brackets as in Photo 2. Lubricate the insides and install D-bushings around sway
bar to accommodate the steel mounting brackets. Install U-bolts, nuts and washers. Make sure the U-
bolt is not on the brake line. Do not tighten at this point.
3. Install the frame mounting brackets as shown in illustration, leaving all bolts and nuts loose, as shown in
line drawing.
4. Refer to end link illustration, or line drawing for proper installation of the end link component parts.
Line up as square as possible. Tighten all nuts and bolts securely.
5. Bounce the vehicle and check for clearance on all undercarriage components. Be sure all nuts and bolts
are securely fastened and double nuts used where necessary or provided.
6. Recheck your installation, look for clearance between gas lines, exhaust pipes, brake lines, wiring, etc.
After one week of driving check your installation and periodically thereafter.
ATTENTION INSTALLER: BE SURE THE CUSTOMER RECEIVES THIS INSTRUCTION
SHEET, ALL IMPORTANT NOTE CARDS, WARNING CARDS AND THE WARRANTY FORM.
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 THE FRAME.
NOTE: THIS KIT MAY INCLUDE LOCK NUTS WHICH REQUIRES TIGHTENING WITH A WRENCH AFTER BEING
STARTED BY HAND.
TORQUE TABLE
BOLT SIZE: 3/8” = 20-30 ft. lbs. – 7/16” = 35-45 ft. lbs. – 1/2” = 50-70 ft. lbs. – 9/16” = 70-90 ft. lbs.-5/8”=120 ft. lbs.