Removal Procedure
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NOTE:
When lifting the vehicle to service the torsion bars or related components, DO NOT lift the vehicle by the front suspension. Use the appropriate hoist and lift the vehicle by the frame.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Install the J 36202 torsion bar unloading/loading tool to the adjustment arm and the support assembly.
- Using the J 36202 torsion bar unloading/loading tool, increase the tension on the adjustment arm until the load is removed from the adjustment bolt and the adjuster nut.
- Remove the adjustment bolt (3) and the adjuster nut (4) from the support assembly (1).
- Remove the J 36202 torsion bar unloading/loading tool, allowing the torsion bar to unload.
- Remove the adjustment arm (2) by sliding the torsion bar forward.
- Remove the adjustment arm (2) from the support assembly (1).
- Remove the upper link mounting bolt (1) and nut (2) from the link (3).
- Remove the torsion bar support assembly (4).
- Remove the torsion bar from the vehicle.
CAUTION:
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.
NOTE:
Create a reference point for the adjustment bolt to the support. Count the number of times that is required to remove the adjustment bolt.
NOTE:
The left and right torsion bars are different and are not interchangeable