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Hellwig Sway Bar 7455 User Manual

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( R-155 ) 11/29/2012

1. Lubricate the insides and install poly bushings on bar in approximate position, as shown in Photo 1.

Note: The radius to outside of bar.

2. Install bar in position sliding forward inside the trailing arm until poly bushings are adjusted snug.
3. Install holding brackets on poly cushions and trailing arms. Install plates using cap screws, nuts and lock

washers, Photo 2.

4. Align bar so legs are as nearly centered as possible and tighten all cap screws.
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.