Hellwig Sway Bar 7243 - Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FRONT STABILIZER BAR
2003+ GMC KODIAK 4500/5500
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PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION SHEET
COMPLETELY BEFORE STARTING YOUR INSTALLATION
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7243 ( R-7243) 10/08/2007
SAFETY: BEFORE STARTING YOUR INSTALLATION, BE SURE TO SET PARKING BRAKE AND
CHOCK THE TIRES.
NOTE: THIS SWAY BAR IS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE FRONT OF THE FORWARD AXLE WITH
THE HUMP POINTING TOWARDS THE GROUND, AND THE ARMS POINTING TOWARDS
THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE.
NOTE: THIS KIT INCLUDES LOCKNUTS WHICH REQUIRE TIGHTENING WITH A WRENCH
AFTER BEING STARTED BY HAND.
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.
1. Remove nuts from the axle u-bolts located on the forward side of the front axle. Do not remove nuts
from u-bolts on rearward side of axle.
2. Attach frame brackets to existing holes in frame crossmember using the 1/2X4-1/2” bolts, washers, and
locknuts as shown in photos. Orient brackets so that the clevis sits perpendicular to the ground and
torque bolts to 60 ft-lb.