Hellwig Sway Bar 7717 - Manual (Page 4)

7. Lubricate and install polyurethane D-bushings and U-plates on the sway bar in the loca-
tions shown in photos 4&5.
8. Orient sway bar with arms angling upward as shown in photo 6. Attach ends of sway bar
to end links with 7/16 x 2-3/4” bolts as shown in photo 6. Leave loose for adjustment
later. Attaching sway bar to end links first will allow the sway bar to be rotated into posi-
tion to ease installation.
9. Insert legs of U-bolts into saddle brackets and spacer plates and rotate sway bar upwards
to attach the u-plates with the U-bolts. Attach sway bar assembly to axle with 1/2” lock-
nuts and washers.
10. Center sway bar on axle and tighten axle U-bolts to 60 ft-lb.
11. Adjust end links so that sway bar is oriented as shown in photos 6&7. The center hump
will be even with the bottom of the differential housing as shown in photo 7.
Attach end links
to forward
mounting hole.
6
Saddle
Spacer
U-plate
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7717 (R-7717) 05/26/2011