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Removal Procedure

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    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 and Jacking the Vehicle .
    2. Fig 1: J 36202, Adjustment Arm & Crossmember
    GM360742Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the J 36202  to the adjustment arm and the crossmember. See Special Tools .
  3. Increase the tension on the adjustment arm until the load is removed from the adjustment bolt and the adjuster nut.
    4. Fig 2: Torsion Bar, Adjustment Bolt & Nut
    GM348349Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Mark the adjustment bolt and count the number of times that is required to remove the adjustment bolt.
  4. Remove the adjustment bolt (3) and the adjuster nut (4).
    5. Fig 3: Torsion Bar, Adjustment Bolt & Nut (MN8, MT1 And MW3)
    GM348345Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the adjustment bolt (3) and the adjuster nut (4).
  6. Remove the J 36202  , allowing the torsion bar to unload. See Special Tools .
    7. Fig 4: Removing J 36202, Allowing The Torsion Bar To Unload
    GM165128Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the adjustment arm by sliding the torsion bar forward until the torsion bar clears the adjustment arm. Use your hand to support the adjustment arm as the adjustment arm releases from the torsion bar.
    8. Fig 5: Torsion Bar Crossmember, Bolts & Weld Nuts
    GM348347Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the torsion bar crossmember bolts (4) from the weld nuts (1).
    9. Fig 6: Upper Link, Mounting Nuts & Bolts
    GM392162Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the upper link mounting nuts (1) and the bolts (2).
  10. Remove the torsion bar crossmember.
    11. Fig 7: Removing The Torsion Bars From The Vehicle
    GM165137Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Note the position of the torsion bars as the left and right bars are different.
  11. Remove the torsion bars from the vehicle.
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