Hellwig 5814 User Manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
REAR STABILIZER BAR
67-69 CAMARO & FIREBIRD
Thank you for purchasing a quality Hellwig Product.
PLEASE READ THISINSTRUCTION SHEETCOMPLETELY BEFORE STARTINGYOUR INSTALLATION
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If equipped with factory sway bar, locate holes in frame to mount frame bracket using supplied 3/8-16 X 1” bolts.
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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
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.
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This bracket not required with factory installed sway bar.
Mount this bracket to frame with 3/8 x 1” bolts if equipped with factory installed sway bar. If not equipped with fac­tory bar, mount to u-bracket with 1/2” bolt as shown.
3/8 x 3-1/4” bolt and locknut through subframe re­quires .468 dia clearance hole. Fully mount sway bar to vehi­cle to determine location of hole. Torque to 25 ft-lb
1/2 x 1” bolt and locknut. Torque to 50 ft-lb
Round Bushings
D-Bushing
3/8 x 2 1/2 bolt, lockwasher, and nut. Tighten until hanger contacts bushing support.
3/8 x 2 1/2 bolt and locknut. Torque to 25 ft-lb or until bushings bulge slightly.
1. If equipped, remove factory sway bar.
2. Locate the pre-drilled holes in the subframe as shown in photo (2). Attach frame bracket to subframe using 3/8 X 1” bolts, washers and lockwashers. See photo (2) for attachment of frame bracket. Torque bolts to 20 ft-lb.
3. If your vehicle does not have these holes see diagram above and photo (3) for assembly of frame bracket and end link. FULLY MOUNT SWAY BAR TO VEHICLE BEFORE DRILLING HOLES IN SUBFRAME TO DETERMINE CORRECT ALIGNMENT OF SWAY BAR AND END LINKS. Make sure all fuel and brake lines, brake hoses, and brake cables are protected before drilling any holes in subframe.
4. Place a round bushing on each side of end link hole and slide assembly into frame bracket. Attach end link to frame bracket using 3/8 x 2 1/2” bolt and locknut. See photo (4) and diagram. Leave loose at this time at this time to allow for adjustment.
5. Lubricate the D-bushings and locate on sway bar as shown in photo (1).
6. Position D-bushings in hanger of end link as shown in diagram and photo (5). Insert u­shaped bushing support into hanger and attach with 3/8 x 2 1/2” bolt, washer and nut. Tighten bolt until hanger contacts bushing support.
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