Torsion Bars Bushing Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 GMC Sierra, 2010 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, and 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Torsion Bars Bushing

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Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the torsion bars. Refer to Torsion Bar and Support Assembly Replacement (Bushing Style) or Torsion Bar and Support Assembly Replacement (Link Style) .
1	Front Suspension Torsion Bar Bushing Procedure When installing the NEW bushing, ensure that the inner slot is horizontal. Using the appropriate bushing remover/installer, remove the bushing. After installing the bushing, peen the bushing in three places 120 degrees apart from each other. Measure the trim height. Refer to Trim Height Inspection .

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the torsion bars. Refer to Torsion Bar and Support Assembly Replacement (Bushing Style) or Torsion Bar and Support Assembly Replacement (Link Style) .

Front Suspension Torsion Bar Bushing

Procedure

When installing the NEW bushing, ensure that the inner slot is horizontal.
Using the appropriate bushing remover/installer, remove the bushing.
After installing the bushing, peen the bushing in three places 120 degrees apart from each other.
Measure the trim height. Refer to Trim Height Inspection .