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Installation Procedure

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  1. Position the torsion bar in the lower control arm.
    2. Fig 1: Installing Torsion Bar Crossmember Bolts To Weld Nuts
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  2. Install the torsion bar in the crossmember (2) on the crossmember mount (3).
    3. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  3. Install the torsion bar crossmember bolt (4) in the weld nut (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the crossmember bolt to 95 N.m (70 lb ft).

    4. Fig 2: Identifying Torsion Bar, Adjustment Bolt & Nut
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  4. Install the adjustment arm (2) in the crossmember (1).
  5. Install the adjuster bolt (3) and the adjuster nut (4).
  6. Install the torsion bar into the adjustment arm until the torsion bar is fully seated.
    7. Fig 3: Installing J 36202 To Adjustment Arm & Crossmember
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  7. Install the J 36202  to the adjustment arm and the crossmember. See Special Tools .
  8. Using the J 36202  , increase the tension on the adjustment arm to load the torsion bar. See Special Tools .
  9. Turn the adjuster bolt the same amount of turns as it took to remove it.
  10. Remove the J 36202  from the crossmember. See Special Tools .
  11. Remove the safety stands and lower the vehicle.
  12. Measure the Z height. Refer to Trim Height Inspection .
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