22413 FRONT AND REAR SPORT STABILIZER BAR SET
Nissan 350Z/Infiniti G35
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INSTALLATION OF HOTCHKIS FRONT STABILIZER BAR
1) Please look at the original front antiroll bar and note the orientation of the front bar. You will want to install the new Hotchkis bar in the same manner.
2) Securely block the rear wheels of the vehicle. Use a jack to raise the vehicle and support with jack stands.
3) Remove the factory plastic undertrays from the car with a 10mm socket on the bolts, and a small screwdriver to pry open the plastic trim plugs.
4) Disconnect the endlink from the stabilizer bar using a 14mm wrench.
5) Using a 14mm socket and extension, remove the factory frame brackets. Then remove the stock bar from the vehicle.
6) Using the supplied white silicone grease, spread an even coat of grease on the inside of the new Hotchkis bushings for the front bar.
7) Noting the approximate location of the factory installed bushings, install the polyurethane ones in a similar location on the new bar.
8) Place the new Hotchkis bar in the vehicle and slip the endlinks into the bar to help support it while you hoist it up into the car. You WILL have to bend the alignment tab out of the way to use the adjustability of this front bar
9) Using the original frame bolts, install the factory brackets over the Hotchkis bar and bushings. Torque them to 40 ft-lbs.
10) At this point, we recommend installing the FRONT endlink into the hole that is FURTHEST from the end of the bar. This is the stiffest setting. Install the nut and tighten down to 40 ftlbs as well. You can change this setting later to fine tune the handling of your car to your personal taste.
11) Reinstall the plastic undertray using the stock hardware.
12) After driving the vehicle, re-check all hardware for tightness. You are finished with the front sway bar installation
IMPORTANT: For maintenance, you will have to remove and grease the bushings at least once a year (15,000 miles) or when excessive noise occurs. Use a non-lithium based grease only ! A lithium-based grease can wash out with water and should not be used.
MOVE ON TO THE REAR SWAY BAR INSTALLATION
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INSTALLATION OF HOTCHKIS REAR SWAY BAR
1) Securely block the front wheels of the vehicle. Jack up the vehicle and support it with jack stands.
2) Take a look at the factory rear bar installation and note how the bends curve around the other parts in the car.
3) Remove the 2 plastic shields that cover the antiroll bar bushings using a 10mm wrench.
4) Using a 14mm wrench, remove the nuts the hold the endlinks to the bar, and pull the endlink out of the bar.
5) Disconnect the factory bushing brackets from the vehicle using a 14mm socket and remove the factory bar from the car. You should not have to remove the exhaust from it’s hangers to do this.
6) Use the grease provided to apply a uniform coat of grease to the inside of the 15/16” rear bar bushings.
7) Place the bushing over the Hotchkis bar in roughly the same location as the factory installation Make sure you install the bushing so the split faces the front of the car once installed in the car .
8) Slip the bar into the car around the exhaust and install the endlinks into the end of the bar to help hold it up.
9) Install the Hotchkis brackets over the bushings and using the factory bolts, tighten the bar to the frame. Torque these to 40 ft-lbs.
10) On the placement of the REAR endlinks, Hotchkis recommends installing the endlink into the hole NEAREST the end of the bar. This is the lightest setting. The stiffness can be adjusted at a later point to fine tune the car for your driving preference. Tighten this to 40 ft-lbs as well.
11) Replace the plastic trays.
12) Check that all hardware is tight. Use the caps provided to cover the zerk fittings and you’re done installing the Hotchkis antiroll bar!
IMPORTANT: For maintenance, use the zerk fittings to grease the bushings at least once a year (15,000 miles) or when excessive noise occurs. Use a non-lithium based grease only ! A lithium-based grease can wash out with water and should not be used.
SEE NEXT PAGE FOR PARTS LIST
2003 Nissan 350Z Stabilizer Bar Kit, Parts List
P/N 22413
Hotchkis P/N Item Description
1 22810252 Front Sway Bar, 2003 Nissan 350Z/Infiniti G35
2 22910252 Rear Sway Bar, 2003 Nissan 350Z/Infiniti G35
3 15.12.06.39
Universal Sway Bar Bracket
4 U-62345-BL 1 3/8" Factory Z style bushing
5 5339G 15/16" bushing
Items Not Shown
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9.11108
n/a
Grease Pack
Instruction Set
Quantity per kit
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
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