Hellwig Sway Bar 7656 - Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FRONT STABILIZER BAR
“99-04” PT CRUISER
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PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION SHEET COMPLETELY BEFORE STARTING YOUR INSTALLATION
7656 ( R-7656 ) 06/11/04
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: BEFORE STARTING YOUR INSTALLATION, BE SURE TO SET PARKING BRAKE AND CHOCK TIRES.
NOTE: TO EASE INSTALLATION AND TO PROPERLY ADJUST THE BAR, THE WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE MUST BE ON THE SUS-
PENSION, AS IF DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. DO NOT RAISE VEHICLE BY THE FRAME.
NOTE: THIS SWAY BAR IS DESIGNED TO REPLACE THE FACTORY INSTALLED FRONT SWAY BAR USING THE FACTORY
MOUNTING HARDWARE AND FRAME U-PLATES.
1. Remove the factory mounted front sway bar and mounting hardware.
Do not discard the frame u-plate and mount-
ing bolts as they will be reused to install the new front sway bar.
2. Install the D-bushings on the new sway bar in as the same location as the factory sway bar.
3. Assemble the end link assemblies and install to the vehicles lower control arms. SEE PHOTO (2). Tighten just until
the bushings start to bulge slightly.
Do not over tighten or damage can result to the end link bushings.
4. Raise the sway bar to the frame and install using the U-plates and mounting bolts removed on step one (1). SEE
PHOTO (3).
Leave loose at this time to allow for adjustment later.
5. Install the end links to the coined ends of the sway bar arms. Tighten just until the bushings start to bulge slightly.
Do not over tighten.
6. Align the sway bar to be centered and properly fastened to the end links. SEE PHOTO (1). Tighten the factory U-
plates and mounting hardware to factory specifications. Bounce the vehicle checking for clearance on all under car-
riage components; wiring, exhaust, springs, brake and fuel lines.
7. Turn wheels full lock left then right check for clearance on tires and wheels.
8. Test drive your vehicle and recheck your installation. After one week of driving recheck your installation recheck on
a monthly regular basis thereafter.
ATTENTION INSTALLER: BE SURE THAT THE CUSTOMER RECEIVES THIS INSTRUCTION SHEET, ALL IMORTANT
NOTE CARDS AND THE WARRANTY FORM
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