Hellwig 7252 User Manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

7252 Rear Stabilizer Bar

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PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION SHEET COMPLETELY BEFORE STARTING YOUR INSTALLATION

End LinkAssembly

Bushing

Sleeve

9/16-18 Nut

1/2” ID Sleeve

Bushing

SAFETY: BEFORE STARTINGYOURINSTALLATION,BE SURE TO SET PARKING BRAKE AND CHOCK TIRES. NOTE: TO EASE INSTALLATION AND TO PROPERLY ADJUST BAR, THE WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE MUST BE

ON THE SUSPENSION,AS IF DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. DO NOT RAISE VEHICLE BY FRAME.

NOTE: THIS UNIT IS DESIGNED TO REPLACE THE FACTORY REAR SWAY BAR.

1. Remove factory installed sway bar and end links.

2. Assemble end links as shown in diagram 2 with the large sleeves in the female end of the end link.

3. Attach end links to frame rail as shown using the 1/2” X 2-1/2” bolts washers and nuts. Torque to 50-60 ft-lb

4. Loosely attach end of sway bar to end links with 7/16” x 2-3/4” bolts, washers and locknuts. Leave loose at this time.

5. Lubricate bushings and attach to sway bar in location of sway bar mounts on axle.

6. Attach sway bar to axle with supplied 3/8” bolts, washers and locknuts. The washers are only installed on the back side of the shock brackets—not on the u-plates. Torque to 25 ft-lb.

7. Torque end link bolts on sway bar to 35 ft-lb.

8. Recheck your installation, looking for clearance on any undercarriage components, such as gas lines, exhaust pipes, brake lines, wiring, differential cover, etc.

9. Drive vehicle for a few miles, then recheck for position and tightness, readjust and retorque as needed. Then recheck periodically thereafter.

ATTENTION INSTALLER: PLEASE MAKE SURE CUSTOMER RECEIVES THIS INSTRUCTION SHEET,

ALL IMPORTANT NOTE CARDS, WARNING CARDS AND THE WARRANTY

7252 (R-7252) 11/19/2010