Torsion Bars & Support: Removal
- 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.
- 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 .
- Slide torsion bar support rearward. Slide torsion bar rearward, and pull down to remove from lower control arm. Mark right and left torsion bars for reassembly reference. Torsion bars must be reinstalled in same location and direction as removed.
- 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.