Hellwig 7162 User Manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

FRONT SWAY BAR

P30 COMMERCIAL & MOTORHOME CHASSIS

Thank you for purchasing a quality Hellwig Product.

PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION SHEET COMPLETELY BEFORE STARTINGYOUR INSTALLATION.

FRAME MOUNTING
FOR BOTH DRIVER &
PASSENGER SIDE

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LOWER CONTROL ARM
MOUNTING BOTH DRIVER
& PASSNGER SIDE

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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.

SAFETY: PARK YOUR VEHICLE ON A FLAT LEVEL SURFACE, SET THE PARKING

AND CHOCK THE FRONT TIRES.

NOTE: THIS KIT CONTAINS THE REPLACEMENT FRONT SWAY BAR AS WELL AS

REPLACEMENT POLY BUSHINGS FOR THE REAR SWAY BAR.

1. Locate and remove the factory mounted front sway bar. Take note of the mounting positions
of the D-shaped poly bushings.

2. Assemble the new front sway bar with the new (1-5/8”) D-bushings in as close as possible
position as on the old sway bar.

3. You may need an extra pair of hands to complete the next task. Raise the sway bar with the
D-bushings to the frame. Install the U-plates, nuts and bolts that are provided to the frame
brackets. Leave loose at this time to allow for adjustment later.

4. Replace the U-plates, nuts and bolts on the lower control arms. Leave loose at this time to

allow for adjustment later.

5. First tighten the frame bracket bolts to 20-30 ft. lbs torque. Then torque the lower control
arm bolts.

6. (REAR SWAYBAR BUSHING REPLACEMANT). Locate the rear sway bar mounted on
the chassis under carriage. Locate and loosen all the mounting bolts which support the U­plates and bushings on the sway bar to the frame and the axle.

7. Loosen all the mounting bolts an all the U-plates (but do not remove).

8. Install one D-shaped bushing and U-plate at a time until all four (4) have been changed. (1­3/4” D-shaped poly bushings).

9. Tighten the axle U-plates first then the frames U-plates.

10.Recheck your installation be sure that all mounting hardware is tightened to 20-30 ft. lbs.
after one week of driving recheck your installation and on a regular monthly basis thereafter.

ATTENTION INSTALLER : BE SURE CUSTOMER RECIEVES THIS INSTUCTION SHEET,

ALL IMPORTANT NOTE CARDS AND THE WARRANTY FORM.

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PARTS LIST

KIT # 7162

P30 COMMERCIAL & MH CHASIS

PART # QTY DESCRIPTION

20217162 1 1-5/8” SWAY BAR

20907162 1 COMPETION KIT# 7162

FRONT SWAY BAR

20800158 4 U-PLATE
111000868 4 1-5/8” POLY BUSHING

REAR SWAYBAR

20800003 4 U-PLATE
111000889 4 1-3/4” POLY BUSHING

125020162 1 SMALL PARTS BAG # BG-162

101500244 8 3/8” X 1-1/2” CAP SCREW
107302003 16 3/8" LOCK NUT
102306001 32 3/8" FLAT WASHER
101500071 8 3/8” X 1-3/4” CAP SCREW

135007162 1 INSTRUCTION SHEET R-7162

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