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Torsion Bars & Support: Removal

  1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel and tire assembly. Unload torsion bar tension. See Figure. Mark adjusting bolt setting. Using Torsion Bar Unloading Tool (J-36202), increase tension on adjusting arm. Remove torsion bar adjusting bolt, counting number of turns for reassembly reference.
  2. Remove torsion bar adjusting nut. Slowly relieve torsion bar tension. Remove unloading tool. Slide torsion bar forward. Remove torsion bar adjusting arm. Remove support mounting bolts, nuts and washers. Remove support retainer, spacer and rubber insulator. See Figure.
  3. Remove torsion bar support. Slide torsion bar rearward and remove from lower control arm.
  4. Inspect torsion bars, adjusting arms, retainers, rubber insulators and support for bend, cracks, deterioration or damage. Check adjusting bolt and nut for damage or stripped threads. Replace as necessary.
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