Torsion Bar and Support Assembly Replacement All Except 4 Door Utility
Removal Procedure
Tools Required
J 36202 Torsion Bar
Unloading/Loading Tool
- Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle with suitable safety stands.
- Remove the adjustment
assemblies on both torsion bars.
2.1. | Mark the adjustment bolt setting. |
2.2. | Using the J 36202
, increase the tension on the adjustment arm. |
2.3. | Remove the adjustment bolt and the retaining plate. |
2.4. | Move the tool aside. |
2.5. | Slide the torsion bars forward. |
2.6. | Remove the adjustment arms. |
- Remove the nuts and the
bolts from the torsion bar support crossmember. Slide the support crossmember
rearward.
- Remove the torsion bars. Note the location and the front ends
of the torsion bars. The left side and the right side torsion bars are different.
- Remove the support crossmember.
- Remove the retainer, the spacer, and the insulator from the support
crossmember.
Installation Procedure
- Install the insulator,
the spacer, and the retainer on the support crossmember.
- Install the support crossmember assembly on the frame, rearward
of the mounting holes.
- Install the torsion bars.
3.1. | Make sure the bars are installed on the proper sides. |
3.2. | Slide the support crossmember forward until the torsion bars are
supported. |
- Install the adjustment arms on the torsion bars.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Install the bolts
and the nuts into the torsion bar support crossmember.
Tighten
- Tighten the center nut to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).
- Tighten the edge nuts to 62 N·m (46 lb ft).
- Install the adjustment retainer plate and the bolt on both torsion
bars.
- Using the J 36202
, increase the tension on the torsion
bar.
- Install the retaining plate and the adjustment bolt.
- Set the adjustment bolt
to 34 mm (1.3 in).
- Release the tension on the torsion bar until the load is taken
up by the adjustment bolt.
- Remove the J 36202
.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Check the Z height. refer to
Trim Height Inspection
in Suspension General Diagnosis.
Torsion Bar and Support Assembly Replacement 4 Door Utility
Removal Procedure
Tools Required
J 36202 Torsion Bar
Unloading/Loading Tool
- Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle with suitable safety stands.
- Remove the adjustment
assemblies on both torsion bars.
2.1. | Mark the adjustment bolt setting. |
2.2. | Using the J 36202
, increase the tension on the adjustment arm. |
2.3. | Remove the adjustment bolt and the retaining plate. |
2.4. | Using the J 36202
, decrease the tension on the adjustment arm. |
2.5. | Move the tool aside. |
2.6. | Slide the torsion bars forward. |
2.7. | Remove the adjustment arms. |
- Remove the nuts and the bolts from the torsion bar support crossmember
link assembly.
- Remove the torsion bars. Note the location and the front ends
of the torsion bars. The left side and the right side torsion bars are different.
- Remove the support crossmember.
- Remove the link assembly from the support crossmember.
Installation Procedure
- Install the link assembly
on the support crossmember.
- Install the support crossmember assembly to the frame, rearward
of the mounting holes.
- Install the torsion bars.
3.1. | Make sure the bars are installed on the proper sides. |
3.2. | Slide the support crossmember forward until the torsion bars are
supported. |
- Install the adjustment arms on the torsion bars.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Install the bolts
and the nuts into the torsion bar support crossmember link assembly.
Tighten
Tighten the link assembly nuts to 125 N·m (92 lb ft).
- Install the adjustment
retainer plate and the bolt on both torsion bars.
- Using the J 36202
, increase the tension on the torsion bar.
- Install the retaining plate and the adjustment bolt.
- Set the adjustment bolt to 34 mm (1.3 in).
- Release the tension on the torsion bar until the load is taken
up by the adjustment bolt.
- Remove the J 36202
.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Check the Z height. refer to
Trim Height Inspection
in Suspension General Diagnosis.