Hellwig Sway Bar 7697 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 THE SWAY BAR, THE WEIGHT

OF THE VEHICLE MUST BE ON THE SUSPENSION AS IF DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD.

DO NOT RAISE THE VEHICLE BY THE FRAME.

NOTE:

THIS UNIT IS DESIGNED AS A REPLACEMENT FOR THE FACTORY INSTALLED FRONT

ANTI-SWAY BAR

1. Remove the factory installed anti sway bar and the mounting hardware. Do not discard the nuts on

the factory end links as they will be re-used.

2. Lubricate and install the D-shaped poly bushings on the new sway bar in the same location that the

bushings were on the factory sway bar.

SEE PHOTO ONE (1).

3. Position the U-plates over the D-shaped poly bushings and position the new sway bar on the frame

with the supplied mounting bolts

. Leave loose at this time to allow for adjustment later. SEE

PHOTO THREE (3).

4. Install the bushings and washers on the factory end links as shown in

PHOTO TWO (2). Install the

thick washer on the bottom of the assembly.

5. Tighten the frame bolts to 25-30 ft-lb. Tighten the end link bushings until they begin to bulge

slightly. Re-check your installation, check for clearance on all undercarriage components; wiring,
exhaust, springs, fuel and brake lines.

6. Turn wheels full lock left and then right, check for clearance on tires, wheels and steering compo-

nents.

7. After one week of driving recheck your installation. Re-check on regular basis 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

7697 ( R-7697 )

06/03/2008