Hellwig Sway Bar 7533 User Manual
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1. Lubricate the insides and install D-shaped bushings around sway bar and position over top of axle as in
Photo 1.
2. Mount sway bar using U-bolts and plate components shown in Photo 2 and 3. Leave loose to allow for
adjustment later. NOTE: Photo 4 shows a plate marked left, looking from the back of the truck to the
front, install the left plate with the welded lug against axle tubing and plate extending over casting.
3. Install frame mounting bracket, as seen in illustration, in the proper location by raising the sway bar to
the frame to give you and approximate straight up and down installation of the cap screw assembly.
4. Install component parts as shown in the illustration. Assemble the end links as shown on the R-337
Form included.
5. When all component parts are installed rotate axle brackets, U-bolts, so that the long cap screw is in a
near to straight up and down position.
6. 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.
7. 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 THJIS 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.
( R-134 ) 11/28/2012