Tools Required

J 36202 Torsion Bar Unloading/Loading Tool

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.



2. Remove the adjustment assemblies on the torsion bar. Mark the adjustment bolt setting.



3. Using the J 36202 , increase the tension on the adjustment arm.



4. Remove the adjustment bolt and the retaining nut.
5. Move the tool aside.



6. Remove the torsion bar adjustment arm.

6.1.	Slide the torsion bar forward.

6.2.	Remove the adjustment arm.




7. Slide the torsion bar back partially through the crossmember.

Important: Note the L for left and the R for right on the front end of the torsion bar because there are different bars for the left and right sides.




8. Drop the front end of the torsion bar down and slide the bar forward.

Important: Note the L for left or R for right on the front end of the torsion bar because there are different bars for the left and right sides.




1. Install the torsion bar.



2. Lubricate the adjuster assembly with axle with axle grease on the adjuster arm and the bolt.



3. Install the torsion bar adjuster arm.

The rear face of the torsion bar should be within 1.0-2.0 mm (0.04-0.10 in) of the rear face of the adjuster arm when both are fully installed.




4. Install the adjustment retaining nut and the adjustment bolt. Using the J 36202 , increase the tension on the torsion bar.



5. Install the retaining nut and the adjustment bolt.



6. Set the adjustment bolt to the marked setting.



7. Using the J 36202 , release the tension on the torsion bar until the load is taken up by the adjustment bolt.
8. Remove the J 36202 .
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Check the Z height. Refer to Trim Height Inspection in Suspension General Diagnosis.