Karcepts KFSB-AP-XX - Manual (Page 11)

4. Quick Adjustment Procedure
Re-install the splash shield, wheels/tires, and get the car back on the ground. The
car is now ready to test the Quick Adjustment Procedure.
The adjustment procedure of this sway bar kit should take no longer than 3 minutes
to complete with adequate practice and knowledge of the product. For first timers,
you may find yourself spending more time than expected until familiarity is gained.
Additionally, when first learning the procedure, it's best to crank the wheel full lock to
the right when adjusting the left arm position and vice versa (so that you can view
what you are doing). With experience and feel, you will be able to make sway bar
adjustments with the wheels pointed straight ahead (which decreases the amount
of time to adjust).
Before attempting to make a sway bar adjustment quickly at the track or between
autocross runs, we highly recommend spending a good hour practicing and gaining
familiarity with the product/procedure. It's best to follow the below steps exactly as
provided. If trying to take any short-cuts in the below steps, you may cause yourself
excess time or frustration.
1.
To start, (turn the wheels full lock to the right and then) loosen and remove the
adjustment nut on the back side of the left sway bar arm with a 9/16" ratcheting
combination wrench. Set the nut aside and remove the male stud of the
endlink from the arm. If there is any difficulty removing the stud due to any
preload, crack loose the adjustment nut on the right side arm, then come back
to the left side and you will be able to remove the stud from the release of
preload. Articulate the endlink around as required, and insert the stud of the
endlink into the newly desired hole position. Pay attention to the wrench flats
on the endlink stud as well as the machined slot of the sway bar arm. The flats
will need to lie within the slot of the sway bar arm. However, at this initial stage,
it can be common for the endlink not to want to install completely within the slot
of a new hole location. If there is any difficulty seating the stud fully within the
arm; do not force anything, just simply leave the stud sitting partially inserted
into the new hole position. If you do manage to seat the stud fully into the new
hole/slot, just leave as is and DO NOT affix the adjustment nut at this time, that
will be completed in Step 3.
2.
(Turn the wheels full lock to the left and then) Loosen and remove the
adjustment nut on the back side of the right sway bar arm. Since the left side
endlink has still been left unsecure, it will be extremely easy to remove and re-
position this right endlink. If any difficulties, simply push up or down on the
sway bar arm, and all should be free to re-position. Affix the right endlink stud
into the new desired adjustment hole by making certain the wrench flats of the
stud are seated fully into the machined slot of the arm (3/8" of thread will
protrude from the back of the arm). Re-install the adjustment nut and tighten
by feel to approximately 28 ft-lbs.
3. Lastly, go back to the left side of the vehicle (turn the wheels back full lock to
the right) and completely secure the left side endlink stud into the sway bar slot.
Re-install the adjustment nut and tighten by feel to approximately 28 ft-lbs.