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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
REAR STABILIZER BAR
70-81 CAMARO & FIREBIRD
Thank you for purchasing a quality Hellwig Product.
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Locate holes in frame to mount frame
bracket using supplied 3/8-16 X 1” bolts.
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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.-5/8”=120 ft. lbs
SAFETY: BEFORE STARTING YOUR INSTALLATION, BE SURE TO SET PARKING BRAKE AND CHOCK
TIRES.
NOTE: THIS UNIT IS DESIGNED TO REPLACE THE FACTORY INSTALLED REAR ANTI-SWAY BAR. OR AS
AN ADDITION IF THE VEHICLE WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A FACTORY REAR SWAY BAR.
NOTE: THISKIT INCLUDES LOCKNUTS WHICH REQUIRE TIGHTENING WITH A WRENCH AFETR BE
ING STARTED BY HAND.
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This bracket not required if predrilled holes exist in frame.
Mount this bracket to frame
with 3/8 x 1” bolts if pre-drilled
holes exist in frame. If holes
not present, mount to ubracket with 1/2” bolt as
shown.
Hourglass Bushings and
sleeves (lubricate and install
hourglass bushings before
sleeves)
D-Bushing
3/8 x 3-1/4” bolt and locknut
through subframe requires .468 dia clearance hole.
Fully mount sway bar to vehicle to determine location of
hole. Torque to 25 ft-lb
1/2 x 1” bolt and locknut.
Torque to 50 ft-lb
7/16 x 2 1/4 bolt and locknut.
Torque to 35 ft-lb
3/8 x 2 1/2 bolt, lockwasher,
and nut. Tighten until hanger
contacts bushing support.
1. If equipped, remove factory sway bar.
2. Locate the pre-drilled holes in the subframe as shown in photo (2). Attach frame bracket
to subframe using factory hardware if equipped with factory sway bar. If pre-drilled
holes are not threaded, use a 3/8-16 tap to thread holes and attach bracket using 3/8 X 1”
bolts, washers and lockwashers. See photo (3) for attachment of frame bracket. Torque
bolts to 20 ft-lb.
3. If your vehicle does not have these holes see diagram above and photo (4) for assembly
of frame bracket and end link. FULLY MOUNT SWAY BAR BEFORE DRILLING
HOLES IN SUBFRAME FOR CORRECT ALIGNMENT OF SWAY BAR AND END
LINKS. Make sure all fuel and brake lines, brake hoses, and brake cables are protected
before drilling any holes in subframe.
4. Assemble end links by inserting hourglass bushing and then inner sleeve into outer
sleeve of end link. Fully lubricate bushings before installation. Attach end link to
frame bracket using 7/16 x 2 3/4” bolt and locknut. See photo (5) and diagram. Leave
loose at this time at this time to allow for adjustment.
5. Lubricate the D-bushings and locate on sway bar as shown in photo (1).
6. Position D-bushings in hanger of end link as shown in diagram and photo (6). Insert ushaped bushing support into hanger and attach with 3/8 x 2 1/2” bolt, washer and nut.
Tighten bolt until hanger contacts bushing support.
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Attach sway bar using outermost
mounting hole for initial installation.
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7. Lubricate and install hourglass bushings first and then the sleeves into axle bracket.
8. Loosen bolts on spring plate and attach axle bracket as shown in photos 1,5,&6. Tighten
bolts in spring plate to factory specification.
9. Raise the arms of the sway bar and attach to the axle brackets using the 7/16 x 2-3/4”
bolts, locknuts, and thick washers. For initial installation, attach bar to the axle brackets
using the hole closest to the end of the arm of the sway bar. It may be necessary to place
a thick washer between the bushing and the arm of the sway bar if there is a gap.
10.If holes were drilled in subframe to mount hanger, tighten through-bolt to 25 ft-lb.
11.Tighten 7/16” end link hanger bolts to 35 ft-lb.
12.Tighten bolt attaching sway bar to axle bracket to 35 ft-lb.
13.The sway bars arms have three mounting holes. Mounting the sway bar on the outer
hole is the nominal position. For a firmer setting, use the inner holes. We recommend starting with the outer mounting hole as in photo ( 6 ) until you are accustomed to the vehicles new handling characteristics. Select the mounting point that
best fits your driving style.
14.Bounce vehicle a couple of times and check installation for clearance to fuel and brake
lines and other components. After one week of driving recheck your installation and
fastener torque. Recheck on a regular basis thereafter.
ATTENTION INSTALLER: BE SURE THAT THE CUSTOMER RECEIVES THIS INSTRUC
TION SHEET, ALL IMORTANT NOTE CARDS AND THE
WARRANTY FORM
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