Quick adjustment setup (continued...) – Karcepts KFSB-AP-XX User Manual

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3. Quick Adjustment Setup (continued...)


C.

Assuming all bolts and endlinks are tight (but with clamp collars still loose),

center the sway bar assembly by comparing the distance between the endlinks
and the shock bodies. Use a tape measure (or calipers) to assist in the
centering. Again, centering the bar based off how much shaft is protruding
from the sides of the mounts does not give a clear indication of true center (due
to subframe position, eccentric alignment bolt positions, as well as excess hole
clearance in the factory sway bar mounting brackets to the frame). You may
get lucky where that method could work out; but chances are, you must base
the centering off the distance between endlinks and shock bodies as shown
below. If necessary, use a rubber mallet to tap on the sway bar arms to adjust
the position until center is found. Once in position, slide clamp collars tight up
against the bushings of the solid mounts and torque clamp collar screws to 12
ft-lbs (144 in-lbs) with a 3/16" hex bit socket. Make certain there is no
clearance between the solid mounts and the shaft collars once torqued. As a
check, grab a hold of the sway bar center section with both hands, and with all
your strength, try to rock the bar side to side, back and forth (make sure the
vehicle is securely supported before doing so). If you feel any side to side play,
you will need to re-set one of the shaft collars to get rid of the excess
clearance. Functionally, if there is a little side to side play, there will be no ill
effects; however, some side to side play may attribute to a knocking noise.




























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