Hellwig 5801 User Manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

REAR STABILIZER BAR

82-02 CAMARO & FIREBIRD

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PLEASE READ THISINSTRUCTION SHEETCOMPLETELY BEFORE STARTINGYOUR INSTALLATION

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NOTE: THE FRAME BRACKETS
WILL BE MOUNTED FORWARD
OF THE AXLE POINTING TO
THE WHEELS ON BOTH SIDES
OF THE VEHICLE.

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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.

NOTE:THIS SWAY BAR WILL MOUNT UNDER THE DIFFERENTIAL WITH THE ARMS FACING TOWARDS

THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE.

1. Install the D-shaped poly bushings on the sway bar as close as possible to the bend on the
arms of the sway bar. SEE PHOTO ONE (1).

2. Install the U-bolts on the vehicles rear axle. SEE PHOTOS FOUR (4) AND FIVE (5).
Make sure that the U-bolt is under the brake line on the axle as not to crush the brake line
when the U-bolts are tightened.

3. Position the saddle brackets over the U-bolts on the axle. If vehicle was equipped with a
factory installed sway bar, use factory saddles. Install the U-plates over the D-bushings
using the mounting hardware provided. Leave loose at this time at this time to allow for
adjustment.

4. Locate the two predrilled holes on the outside of the frames. These holes will be between
the upper shock mounts and the forward trailing arms. Use the self tapping bolts provided
and install the left and right brackets. Tighten down completely. SEE PHOTOS TWO (2)
AND THREE (3). If equipped with factory installed sway bar, re-use factory frame brack­ets.

5. Install the end link bushings on the end links and attach to the left and right frame brackets
that were mounted.

6. Raise the arms of the sway bar up to the end links. Finish your assembly of the end links.
SEE PHOTOS FOUR (4) AND FIVE (5). Tighten so that the bushings start to bulge. Do
not over tighten.

7. Center the sway bar and the end links.

8. Torque the axle U-bolt lock nuts to 25-30 ft-lb.

9. Bounce the vehicle. Check for clearance on all undercarriage components. Recheck your
installation - check for clearance on wires, exhaust, fuel and brake lines.

10. After one week of driving check your installation. Recheck on a monthly 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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