Hellwig 7551 User Manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for purchasing a quality Hellwig Product.

PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION SHEET COMPLETELY BEFORE STARTING YOUR INSTALLATION PROCEDURES.

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TORQUE TABLE

BOLT SIZE: 3/8” = 20-30 ft. lbs. – 7/16” = 35-45 ft. lbs. – 1/2” = 50-70 ft. lbs. – 9/16” = 70-90 ft. lbs

SAFETY:

NOTE: TO EASE INSTALLATION AND TO PROPERLY ADJUST THE SWAY BAR, THE WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE MUST BE

PARK YOUR VEHICLE ON A FLAT LEVEL SURFACE, SET THE PARKING AND CHOCK THE FRONT TIRES.

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

1. As in Photo #1 install the frame angle bracket as shown. Place the 1/2” cap screw through the ex­isting hole in the frame and install the J-bolt as shown. Leave loose.

2. Place the bar over the axle hump, arms pointing forward. Install the axle hardware as shown, Pho­tos 2 and 3. U-bolt under the brake line, large flat plate, anti-sway bar with bushing. Install the U­plate, nuts and washers. Leave loose at this point.

3. Install the end link as shown in Photo #1 and line drawing. Do not over tighten the self locking
nuts. Tighten just until the bushings start to bulge. Complete the left and right sides in above
steps.

4. Align the end link in a vertical position by adjusting the anti-sway bar on the axle and moving the
frame bracket. Tighten both axle U-bolts to 100 ft-lbs and double nut. Tighten the cap screw in
the frame bracket first, then the J-bolt, double nut both bolts.

5. Check the torque of all nuts other than end links following the Torque Table above.

6. Bounce the vehicle and check for clearance on all undercarriage components. Be sure all nuts and
bolts are securely fastened and double nuts are used where necessary or provided.

7. Recheck your installation after a test drive, look for clearance on gas lines, exhaust pipes, brake
lines, wiring, etc. After one week of driving check your installation and periodically thereafter.

ATTENTION INSTALLER: BE SURE THAT THE CUSTOMER RECEIVES THIS INSTRUCTION

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SHEET, ALL IMPORTANT NOTE CARDS AND THE WARRANTY FORM.