Hellwig Sway Bar 7423 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 UNIT IS DESIGNED TO REPLACE THE FACTORY INSALLED FRONT SWAY BAR USING THE FACTORY END

LINKS

1. Locate the supplied sway bar frame brackets on the vehicle frame as shown in figures 1 and 2. It may be nec-

essary to remove a rivet to attach the brackets to the frame.

2. Attach frame brackets to frame using the supplied 3/8” bolts, large washers and locknuts. Torque to 25 ft-lb.
3. Lubricate the short D-bushings with supplied grease and install on sway bar in the approximate location of the

frame brackets mounted to the frame in step 1.

4. Place u-plates over bushings and attach sway bar to frame brackets using the supplied 3/8” bolts, small wash-

ers and locknuts.

Leave loose for adjustment later.

5. Attach sway bar to control arms using the tall bushings and remaining 3/8” fasteners.
6. Torque all fasteners to 25 ft-lb.
7. Bounce the vehicle and check for clearance on all the undercarriage components. Be sure that all nuts and

bolts securely tightened. Check and see that all suspension components, wires, fuel and brake lines etc. are all
clear of this installation and cannot be damaged. Recheck your installation after one (1) week of driving and
every thirty days thereafter.

ATTENTION INSTALLER: BE SURE THAT THE CUSTOMER RECEIVES THIS INSTRUCTION

SHEET, ALL IMORTANT NOTE CARDS AND THE WARRANTY FORM

559-734-7451 800-367-5480 FAX 559-734-7460

7423 ( R-7423 )

08/16/2011