Hotchkis 2216 1997-2004 Dakota Sport Sway Bars User Manual
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10)
Rotate the ends of the sway bar over the end links. Place a second polyurethane bushing over
the end link with piloted end facing down this time. Replace the washer and nut on the end link
and use a 15mm wrench or socket to tighten the nut. The bushings should be tightened until the
bushing is roughly the same diameter as the washer.
11)
Re-check the hardware for tightness. Cover the zerk fittings with the grease caps provided. Use
a jack to remove the jack stands and lower the vehicle. Move on to the rear sway bar install.
IMPORTANT
: For proper maintenance, the bushings should be greased at least once a year (15,000
miles) or whenever excessive noise occurs. Use non-lithium grease only
! Lithium-based grease can
wash out with water and should not be used.