Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Safari and 2002 Chevrolet Astro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Important: Note the L for left or R for right on the front end of the torsion bar because there are different bars for the left and right sides.

Install the torsion bar.
Lubricate the adjuster arm and the bolt with axle grease.
Install the torsion bar adjuster arm.
Install the adjustment bolt and retaining nut. Using the J 36202 , increase the tension on the torsion bar.
Install the J 36202 to the adjuster arm.
Set the adjustment bolt to the recorded setting.
Using the J 36202 , release the tension on the torsion bar until the load is taken up by the adjustment bolt.

Fig 1: Releasing Tension On Torsion Bar

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Remove the J 36202 .
Lower the vehicle.
Check the Z height. Refer to TRIM HEIGHT INSPECTION PROCEDURE .