Hellwig 5803 User Manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

REAR STABILIZER BAR

73-77 GMA-Body RSB

77-96 Impala, Caprice RSB

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PLEASE READ THISINSTRUCTIONSHEETCOMPLETELY BEFORE STARTING YOUR 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.-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: THIS KIT INCLUDES LOCKNUTS WHICH REQUIRE TIGHTENING WITH A WRENCH AFTER

BEING STARTED BY HAND.

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ControlArm Drilling Diagram

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1. If equipped, remove factory sway bar and attach new sway bar using factory hardware.

2. If not equipped with factory rear sway bar, disconnect rear shock absorbers and lay out
holes per drilling diagram above. Locate the first hole 10 inches from the center of the
rear control arm bushing and 1.06 inches above the bottom of the control arm. See photo
(3) Locate the second hole 5.63 inches rearward from the first hole. Check location of
holes using slotted holes in control arm insert as a guide. When satisfied with the loca­tion of the holes, drill qty 2 .391” diameter holes through each wall of the lower control
arm. Make sure the holes are square to the control arm.

3. Place 1/2” X 1-1/2” bolts in control arm insert and place insert inside lower control arm
as shown in photo (4). Align slotted holes in insert with holes drilled in step 2.

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4. Insert 3/8 x 2-1/4” bolts into holes in control arm and fasten assembly with washers and
locknuts as shown in photo (5).

5. Orient sway bar as shown in photo (1) and attach using the 1/2” bolts washers and lock­nuts.

6. Tighten 3/8” bolts to 20-25 ft-lb. Tighten 1/2” bolts to 40-50 ft-lb.

7. 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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