Hellwig 7624 User Manual
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
7624
1997-2002 Ford Expedition
Thank you for purchasing a quality Hellwig Product.
PLEASE READ THISINSTRUCTION SHEETCOMPLETELY BEFORE STARTINGYOUR 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.
SAFETY: BEFORESTARTINGYOUR INSTALLATION, BE SURE TO SET PARKINGBRAKE AND CHOCK TIRES.
NOTE: TO EASE INSTALLATION AND TO PROPERLY ADJUST BAR, THE WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE MUST BE ON THE SUS-
PENSION, AS IF DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. DO NOT RAISE VEHICLE BY FRAME.
NOTE: THIS UNIT IS DESIGNED TO REPLACE THE FACTORY INSTALLEDREAR ANTI-SWAYBAR. THE HARDWARE CON-
NECTINGTHE BAR TO THE AXLE WILL HAVE TO BE REUSED.
NOTE: THIS KIT INCLUDESLOCK NUTS WHICH REQUIRETIGHTENING WITH A WRENCH AFTERBEING STARTEDBY HAND.
1. Remove the factory installed rear anti-sway bar andall the mounting hardware. Keep the hardware connect-
ing the sway bar to the axle . IT WILL BE REUSED.
2. As per the photos, lubricate and install the D-shaped poly bushings onto the bar in the same location as the
factory installed bushings on the sway bar. Place the U-plates over the D-bushings and attach the bar to the
axle using the mounting hardware removed in step number one (1), Leave loose at this time to allow for
adjustment later. Use supplied grease to lubricate D-bushings.
3. Attach clevis to sway bar end using 1/2” X 1-1/2” bolt, washer and locknut as shown in photos. Torque to
50 ft-lb.
4. Insert the bushings and then the sleeves into the loops of the end links . Use supplied grease to lubricate
the bushings and sleeves before assembly.
5. Attach end links to frame and clevis as shown in photos. Attach end links with 7/16” X 2-1/4” bolts and
locknuts.
6. Center the sway bar under the vehicle by moving the bar side to side.
7. Torque end link fasteners to 30-35 ft-lb. Torque U-plate fasteners on axle to 20-25 ft-lb.
8. Bounce the vehicle checking for clearance on all undercarriage components. Readjust the bar as needed and
check on periodically on a regular basis thereafter.
ATTENTION INSTALLER: BE SURE THAT THE CUSTOMER RECEIVES THIS INSTRUCTION SHEET,
ALL IMORTANTNOTE CARDS AND THE WARRANTY FORM
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