Hellwig 55907 User Manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FRONT STABILIZER BAR
1967-72 A-Body Mopar
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PLEASE READ THISINSTRUCTION SHEET COMPLETELY BEFORE STARTINGYOUR INSTALLATION
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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
NOTE: THIS KIT INCLUDES LOCK NUTS WHICH REQUIRE TIGHTENING WITH A WRENCH
AFTER BEING STARTED BY HAND.
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1. If equipped, remove the factory installed anti sway bar and the mounting hardware.
2. Locate holes in K-member and install the mounting brackets and crossbars as shown in photo (2). Attach the mounting brackets with 3/8-16 X 1” bolts, washers, and locknuts. Insert the 3/8-16 X 1­1/4” bolts into crossbars as shown in photo (2). After inserting crossbars with bolts, tighten frame bolts to 25 ft-lb.
3. Lubricate and install the D-shaped polyurethane bushings on the new sway bar in locations shown in photo (1). Attach U-plates to bushings and mount sway bar to brackets using flanged nuts. Leave loose at this time for adjustment later.
4. If equipped with factory sway bar mounts, assemble end links as shown in diagram below. Tighten nut until bushings bulge slightly
5. If not equipped with factory sway bar mounts, remove lower shock bolt and attach angle brackets to lower control arm as shown in photos (4) & (5) using 7/16-20 x 2-3/4” bolt with thick washer placed between control arm and bracket. Torque bolt to 40-45 ft-lb.
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6. Assemble end links as shown in the diagram and photos (4) & (5). Tighten nut until end links bulge slightly.
7. Center sway bar in bushings and align crossbars for best fit. When satisfied with alignment of sway bar, tighten flange nuts to 25 ft-lb.
8. Be sure that all bolts are tightened to specifications. Re-check your installation, check for clearance on all undercarriage components; wiring, springs, fuel and brake lines.
9. Turn wheels full lock left and then right, check for clearance on tires, wheels and steering compo­nents, brake components and hoses. If equipped with disk brakes check clearance of calipers and hoses to shock mounting bolt, end link bracket, and end links.
10. After one week of driving recheck your installation. Re-check on regular basis thereafter.
ATTENTION INSTALLER: BE SURE THAT THE CUSTOMER RECEIVESTHIS INSTRUCTION
SHEET, ALL IMORTANT NOTE CARDS AND THE WARRANTY FORM
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