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Remove/install torsion bar on rear axle - AR32.20-P-0315P

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MODELS 203, 209.3 /4 

Fig 1: Identifying Torsion Bar On Rear Axle Remove/Install Components
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REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/Install    
DANGER Risk of death.  Death may result if vehicle slips or topples from the lifting platform. Align vehicle between the columns of the lifting platform and position the four support plates at the lifting platform support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer. AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
NOTES Replace self-locking nuts and bolts.   AH00.00-N-0001-01A
1 Detach torsion bar (77) from left and right link rod (78) TORQUE SPECIFICATION Nut, link rod (78) to torsion bar *BA32.20-P-1001-04C 
2 Unscrew retaining bracket from torsion bar bracket on rear axle carrier (77d) TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, retaining bracket to torsion bar bracket *BA32.20-P-1006-04C 
3 Take off torsion bar (77) IMPORTANT Pull off rubber mount (2c), check and replace if necessary.
IMPORTANT Do not use grease or lubricants.
 
4 Detach link rod (78)   AR32.30-P-0630-01P 
    IMPORTANT Bolt, connecting rod to wheel carrier *BA32.20-P-1005-04C 
5 Install in the reverse order    
TORQUE SPECIFICATION REAR AXLE TORSION STRUT

Number Designation Model 203 Model 209
BA32.20-P-1001-04C Nut, connecting rod to torsion strut NM 40 40
BA32.20-P-1005-04C Bolt, connecting rod to wheel carrier NM 40 40
BA32.20-P-1006-04C Bolt, bracket to torsion bar bracket. NM 30 30