September 16th, 2009 · No Comments
Installation of Hotchkis Front Sway Bar:
2. Remove Front SplashShield
Remove front lower splash shield and note the orientation of the sway bar.
3. Remove Bushing Bracket Splash Shield
Remove the plastic shield covering the drivers side sway bar bushing bracket.
4. Disconnect End Links Remove end link nuts that attach to the sway bar and push end links aside.
5. Undo Ride Height Sensor Remove the nut that attaches the ride height sensor to the drivers side of the sway bar. Make sure to note the orientation of the sensor so not to re-install incorrectly.
6. Disconnect Bushing Brackets & Remove Bar
Remove the sway bar bushing brackets, and remove the sway bar.
7. Reinstall New Hotchkis Bar
Repeat steps 2 through 6 in reverse order. Your Hotchkis bar uses new bushings. The front bushing has a Ø1-1/4” hole. Use the supplied silicon grease to lube the inside surface of the bushings. Make sure to use thread lock compound on the subframe bushing bracket bolts and the end link nuts.
8. Double-Check for Tightness Make sure to double check all fasteners.
9. Sway Bar Stiffness 85% Stiffer than Stock.
Installation of Hotchkis Rear Sway Bar
1. Raising Car
Removal of the rear sway bar should be done at ride height, so the vehicle must be raised by a flat alignment style rack, or place the rear of the vehicle on ramps and securely block the front wheels.
2. Remove Stock Bar
Loosen and remove the lower end link nuts from both sides, and push links aside. Loosen and remove the sway bar bushing bracket bolts. There are 2 per bracket. Once the bolts are removed, the bar should be loose from the vehicle.
3. Reinstall New Hotchkis Bar
Repeat steps 2 through 3 in reverse order. Your Hotchkis bar uses new bushings. The rear bushing has a Ø3/4” hole. Use the supplied silicon grease to lube the inside surface of the bushings. Make sure to use thread lock compound on the subframe bushing bracket bolts and the end link nuts.
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