LEVEL UP ZR2 Sway Bar Bushing Bracket Installation Guide
- May 15, 2024
- LEVEL UP
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LEVEL UP ZR2 Sway Bar Bushing Bracket
Specifications
- Compatible with : 15-22 COLORADO & ZR2
- Parts Included : (2) Bushings, (2) Brackets
- Tools Needed : 10mm socket, 13mm wrench, 15mm socket, Screwdriver
- Approximate Install Time : 1-2 Hours
Product Usage Instructions
- Using a 13mm wrench and a 15mm socket, remove both front sway bar end links.
- Using a 10mm socket, remove all 4 sway bar bushing bracket bolts and allow the bar to fall.
- Detach the bracket from the bushing.
- With the help of heat and a screwdriver (a hammer can assist), remove the bonded OEM bushing.
- Peel back the bushing and work it off. If needed, remove the sway bar from the vehicle for easier removal.
- Once the bushing is off, use a utility knife, sandpaper, and/or heat to clean the remaining rubber from the bar.
- Ensure the bar is thoroughly clean before proceeding.
- Grease the bushing with one packet per bushing, ensuring it’s applied to all inner grooves. Wear gloves as the grease is hard to wash off your hands.
- Slide the bushing onto the bar and press the bracket over it.
- Install the brackets using the new hardware provided and torque to 40 lb*ft.
- Reinstall end links and verify all bolts after driving 100 miles.
FAQ
- Q: How do I know if my bushing is bonded tightly?
- A : If you encounter difficulty removing the bushing, it is likely bonded tightly. In such cases, consider removing the sway bar entirely for easier extraction.
- Q: What should I do if the bushing makes noise after installation?
- A : Improper lubrication can cause noise. Ensure you have greased the bushing thoroughly with one packet per bushing and in all inner grooves to prevent noise issues.
- Q: Can I reuse the old hardware during installation?
- A : It is recommended to use the new included hardware for installation to ensure proper fit and torque specifications are met.
Parts List
- 2 ) Bushings (32mm for ZR2 / 36mm for non-ZR2)
- (2) Brackets
- (2) Grease Packets
- (4) Bolts
Tools Needed
- 10mmsocket
- 13 mm wrench
- 15mm socket
- Screwdriver
- Hammer
- Sandpaper
- Utility Knife
- Torch
Approximate Install Time :1-2Hours depending on skill and tools
Notes:
- Only qualified mechanics experienced in the installation and removal of suspension components should perform this installation.
- The use of a hoist is highly recommended and will substantially reduce installation time.
- Never work on or under a vehicle unless it is properly supported by safety stands and the wheels are blocked.
- Never use impact wrenches or impact guns to install or remove shock absorber piston components, shafts, and piston rod nuts
- Using a 13mm wrench and a 15mm socket remove both front sway bar end links
- Using a 10mm socket, remove all 4 sway bar bushing bracket bolts and let the bar fall
- Remove the bracket from the bushing
- Using heat, a screwdriver (a hammer helps too to drive the screwdriver under the bushing) removes the bonded OEM bushing
- Peel the bushing back and work it off. Depending on how bonded your bushing still is, it may be easier to remove the sway bar from the vehicle completely
- Once the bushing is removed, use a utility knife, sandpaper, and/or heat to remove the remaining rubber from the bar
- The bar should be at least this clean to move forward
- Grease the bushing using one packet per bushing, make sure to get it in all of the inner grooves. Improper lubrication can cause the bushing to make noise. Use gloves, the grease is difficult to wash off your hands.
- Slide the bushing onto the bar and press the bracket over the bushing
- Install the brackets using the new included hardware and torque to 40 lb*ft
- Reinstall end links and enjoy!
- Recheck all bolts after 100 miles of driving
Enjoy!
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