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Removal Procedure

NOTE: Use care when handling the torsion bars in order to avoid chipping or scratching the coating. Damage to the coating will result in premature failure of the torsion bars.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING & JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
  2. Mark the adjuster bolt.
  3. Install J 36202  to the adjustment arm and the crossmember.
    Fig 1: Installing J 36202 To Adjustment Arm And Crossmember
    G01670500Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Increase the tension on the adjustment arm until the load is removed from the adjuster bolt.
  5. Remove the adjuster bolt and adjuster nut.
  6. Remove J 36202  from the adjustment arm, allowing the torsion bar to unload.
  7. Remove the adjustment arm by sliding the torsion bar forward until the torsion bar clears the adjustment arm.
  8. Remove the torsion bar support link upper mounting nuts.
  9. Remove the torsion bar support link upper mounting bolts.
  10. Remove the torsion bar support from the frame.
    Fig 2: Removing Adjuster Bolt And Adjuster Nut
    G01670501Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the torsion bars. Note the exact direction of the forward end and the side of the torsion bar that is being removed.
    Fig 3: Removing Torsion Bars
    G01670502Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the torsion bar links lower retaining nuts.
  13. Remove the torsion bar links from the torsion bar support.
    Fig 4: Removing Torsion Bar Links Lower Retaining Nuts
    G01670503Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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