Hellwig Sway Bar 7531 - Manual (Page 2)

7528 ( R-257 ) 05/25/07
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.
1. Place the U-bolts on the axle pointing down. Be careful as not to damage the electrical wires, fuel or
brake line mounted on the axle.
SEE PHOTO ( 4 ).
2. Place the D-bushing on the sway bar in the area between the arms and the sway bar hump.
SEE
PHOTO ( 1 ). Position the U-plate over the D-bushings, raise the sway bar to the vehicle’s axle.
Insert the U-bolts thru the U-plate holes slightly tighten with hex nuts, enough to support the sway
bar. U-bolts can be moved at the axle for best fit, also on the D-bushings on the sway bar. LEAVE
LOOSE AT THIS TIME TO ALLOW FOR ADJUSTMENT LATER.
3. Locate the cross member mount at the vehicle’s frames ( spare tire area ). Take the square U-bolts
and hang them on the frames.
SEE PHOTO ( 2 ).
4. Locate the 3-hole flat plates there is a left and right. Assemble the end link assemblies washer, bush-
ing, 3-hole flat plate, bushing, washer and sleeve.
SEE PHOTO ( 2 ).
5. Raise the sway bar arms to the end link assembly. With sleeve on end link insert washer, bushing.
Insert end link thru eye of the sway bar arm, insert bushing, washer and lock nut. Do the same for
the opposite side. Tighten the end link assemblies just enough that the bushings start to bulge. Over
tightening can cause damage to the bushings.
6. Rotate axle u-bolts to make the end links a straight up and down as possible, and the sway bar cen-
tered at the axle. Torque all mounting hardware to specified rates.
7. Test drive your vehicle recheck your installation readjust as needed. Check for clearance on all un-
dercarriage components; vehicle’s springs, exhaust system, brake and fuel lines. Recheck your in-
stallation on a regular monthly basis thereafter.
ATTENTION INSTALLER:
BE SURE THAT THE CUSTOMER RECEIVES THIS INSTRUCTION
SHEET, ALL IMORTANT NOTE CARDS AND THE WARRANTY FORM