Hellwig 5712 User Manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Front Stabilizer Bar 5712
1958-64 Chevrolet Full Size
Thank you for purchasing a quality Hellwig Product. PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION SHEET COMPLETELY BEFORE STARTING YOUR INSTALLATION ATTENTION INSTALLER: BE SURE THAT THE CUSTOMER RECEIVES THIS
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Factory Power Steering Shown
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TORQUE TABLE
Bolt Size 5/16”—15 ft lb * 3/8”—35ft lbs * Bolt Size 7/16”— 45 ft lbs* Bolt Size 1/2”—75 ft lbs
SAFETY: BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION BE SURE TO SET THE PARKING BRAKE AND CHOCK THE WHEELS.
NOTE: THIS KIT REQUIRES DISCONNECTING THE STEERING IDLER ARM BOLTS. IF YOU CANNOT PROPERLY PERFORM THIS OPERATION, INCLUD­ING TORQUING BOLTS TO FACTORY SPECIFICATION, HAVE A PROFES­SIONAL INSTALL YOUR KIT.
NOTE: THIS KIT MAY REQUIRE DRILLING THE FRAME AND LOWER CON­TROL ARMS. INSTALLER MUST ENSURE BAR WILL INSTALL CORRECTLY BEFORE DRILLING ANY HOLES.
1. Raise the vehicle so that the wheels are off the ground and support the frame using jack stands. Ensure that the vehicle is secure and stable before working under the vehicle.
2. Turn wheels to the right to ease assembly and disassembly of the sway bar.
3. Disconnect idler arm from frame rail and allow to hang as shown in picture (2). If equipped with factory power steering, disconnect power steering ram from frame bracket.
4. If vehicle is equipped with a factory installed sway bar, disconnect and remove all mounting hardware from the factory bar. If not equipped skip to step 6.
5. To remove sway bar, pull the passenger side of the bar forward and over the idler arm bracket that was dis­connected in step 4. Then slide sway bar out from between the pitman arm and frame on the driver’s side.
6. To install the Hellwig sway bar, orient the sway bar with the center hump facing down and the arms extend­ing to the rear of the vehicle. Slide the drivers side of the sway bar between pitman arm and frame until end link attachment hole is over the lower control arm. Then lift the passenger side of the sway bar over the disconnected idler arm and into position. It may be necessaryto rotate the idler arm out of the wayto allow installation of the sway bar.
7. Reattach idler arm to frame and torque bolts to factory specification..
8. Vehicles with factory power steering: There are two power steering ram frame brackets—stamped and cast. Look at the pictures below to identify your bracket. The cast power steering bracket requires the use of the special bushing shown. The stamped bracket will use the standard bushings and u-plates supplied in the kit.
Stamped Bracket
Cast Bracket
Bushing for Cast Bracket
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