User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

FRONT STABILIZER BAR

2003+ GMC KODIAK 4500/5500

Thank you for purchasing a quality Hellwig Product.

PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION SHEET

COMPLETELY BEFORE STARTING YOUR INSTALLATION

559-734-7451 800-367-5480 FAX 559-734-7460

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.

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559-734-7451 800-367-5480 FAX 559-734-7460 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FRONT STABILIZER BAR 2003+ GMC KODIAK 4500/5500 Thank you for purchasing a quality Hellwig Product. PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION SHEET COMPLETELY BEFORE STARTING YOUR INSTALLATION SAFETY: BEFORE STARTING YOUR INSTALLATION, BE SURE TO SET PARKING BRAKE AND CHOCK THE TIRES.
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559-734-7451 800-367-5480 FAX 559-734-7460 3. Install the axle plates on the axle as shown in photos by inserting legs of u-bolts through the holes in the mounting plates. Install mounting plates with the bushing mounting surfaces inboard of the leaf springs. Make sure the plates sit squarely against the axle mounting surface. Re-install nuts and torque to factory specification. 4. Assemble end links by inserting hourglass bushing first and then inner sleeve into the each loop of the end link.