Audi S4 (‘04+)
#22829
Audi A4 (’02+)
#22823
Audi RS4 (’06+)
#22832
Front & Rear Sway Bar Kit Installation Instructions
Tools Required: Included In Kit:
1) 4-Post lift or floor ramps 1) front and rear sway bars
2) 13mm socket 2) 4 bushings & 4 brackets
3) 16mm socket 3) 2 front bushing mounting plates
4) 16mm wrench 4) grease packs
5) 18mm wrench
6) medium extension
(not required, but handy)
START WITH THE REAR BAR .
1/ Drive the vehicle onto a 4-post lift or floor ramps. THE CAR NEEDS TO BE AT
NORMAL RIDE HEIGHT FOR PROPER INSTALLATION
hanging while installing this bar!
2/ Once vehicle is raised, take a moment and observe the stock rear bar and
the way in which it is mounted.
3/ Release both sides of the exhaust from the two rubber hangers at the rear
and let hang. (ok to use small amount of WD40 to loosen) or release the
mounting bolts with a 13mm socket.
. You cannot have the suspensi on
4/ Remove the two lower end link bolts (16mm wrench) which attach the
sway bar ends to the end links. You may need to hold the wrench-flat with a
17mm wrench.
5/ Remove the four bushing bracket bolts (13mm wrench) attaching the antiroll bar brackets to the sub-frame and save them.
6/ As you begin to remove the bar, gently free each end from the end link
sleeves. Now that the bar is free, slightly lower the exhaust by applying pressure
to the tips just enough to remove the bar towards the front or the rear of the car.
7/ Repeat same pressure to the exhaust and posit ion Hotch ki s bar (without
the bushings and brackets) in the stock location with the Hotchkis sticker facing
rearward, right side up.
8/ Apply supplied grease to inner-channeled portion of both rear bushings.
(approx. half of one tube for rear bushings) Then install the bushings to the bar
at approx. the stock location. Position the bar in the stock location then install
the brackets over the bushings with the grease fittings pointing down.
9/ Re-install the four stock bracket bolts, include the four supplied
washers, to the new brackets and leave loose while you insert the small end link
sleeve to each end of the bar. Re-install the end link bolts and leave loose.
Tighten the four bracket bolts, then tighten the end links bolts. Six bolts, all tight.
*Adjustability Note: choose the inner hole (2
nd
from bar end) for a more
aggressive feel and the outer for solid front-to-rear balance. Loosen the
lower end link bolts(2 under cast arm each side) on the bottom side of the
lower arm in order to adjust to desired hole.
10/ Fina lly, re-attach exhaust hangers to the metal tabs on both sides.
YOU’RE DONE WITH THE REAR, NOW THE FRONT!!
1/ Drive the vehicle onto a 4-post lift or floor ramps. THE CAR NEEDS TO BE AT
NORMAL RIDE HEIGHT FOR PROPER INSTALLATION
hanging while installing this bar!
2/ Once vehicle is raised, use a standard screwdriver and remove the aero-
pan fasteners. Then remove the pan ent ir el y ex posi ng the anti-roll bar.
3/ Take a moment and observe the stock front bar and the way in
which it is mounted.
4/ Remove the lower end link bolts (16mm wrench) to the bar and save.
Then, remove the four bracket nuts (13mm socket) and save. Remove the stock
bar.
5/ Apply second tube of grease to each inner-channeled portion of the two
new front bushings and attach to Hotchkis bar against the outside of the
washers. Slip the new brackets over the bushings.
. You cannot have the suspensi on
6/ Lift the bar up to the vehicle with the two smaller H-Sport stickers at the
ends right-side-up. As you lift the bar up to the mounting points, you must
place one mounting plate per side between the bushing and the mounting
point. This relocates the bushing out of the stock bushing pocket. Re-install the
bracket nuts and tighten. Re-install the end link bolts and tighten well using
medium strength thread locker .
**Note** If vehicle is raised using jack stands or other, the bar end and the
end link may not align properly. Lower vehicle so that front suspension is
not at full droop and ends will align. Be sure to thread end link bolt by
hand at first to prevent cross-threading .
8/ Re-install the aero pan.
Enjoy your new tubular sway bar kit from Hotchkis! If you need assistance with
the install or have any other questions, go to the ‘instructions’ button on our site
or call us at the number below.
Thank you for choosing the best anti-roll bar kit available for your S4 and A4!
Hotchkis
12035 Burke St. Suite 13
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
www.hotchkis.net
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