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
INSTRUCTION SHEET, ALL IMORTANT NOTE CARDS AND THE WARRANTY FORM
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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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