Torsion Bar and Support Assembly Replacement (Bushing Style)

Torsion Bar and Support Assembly Replacement (Bushing Style)

Special Tools

J 36202 Torsion Bar Unloading/Loading Tool

Removal Procedure

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 to lift the vehicle by the frame.





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.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Install the J 36202 to the adjustment arm and the crossmember.
3. Using the J 36202, increase the tension on the adjustment arm until the load is removed from the adjustment bolt and the adjuster nut.





Note: 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 adjust nut (4) from the crossmember (1).
5. Remove the J 36202, allowing the torsion bar to unload.
6. Remove the adjustment arm (2) by sliding the torsion bar forward.




7. Remove the torsion bar crossmember bolt (4) from the weld nut (1).
8. Remove the crossmember (2) from the crossmember mount (3).
9. Remove the torsion bar from the crossmember.

Note: The left and right torsion bars are different and are not interchangeable.

10. Remove the torsion bars from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

1. Position the torsion bar in the lower control arm.




2. Install the torsion bar in the crossmember (2) on the crossmember mount (3).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the torsion bar crossmember bolt (4) in the weld nut (1) and tighten to 110 Nm (81 lb ft)..




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. Install the J 36202 to the adjustment arm and the crossmember.
8. Using the J 36202, increase the tension on the adjustment arm to load the torsion bar.
9. Turn the adjuster bolt the same amount of turns as it took to remove it.
10. Remove the J 36202 from the crossmember.
11. Remove the safety stands and lower the vehicle.
12. Measure the Z height. Refer to Trim Height Inspection (Trim Height Inspection).