Torsion Bar: Service and Repair

Torsion Bar and Support Assembly Replacement

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 and 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 support assembly.
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: Create a reference point for the adjustment bolt to the support. Count the number of times that is required to remove the adjustment bolt.

4. Remove the adjustment bolt (3) and the adjuster nut (4) from the support assembly (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 adjustment arm (2) from the support assembly (1).




8. Remove the upper link mounting bolt (1) and nut (2) from the link (3).
9. Remove the torsion bar support assembly (4).

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

10. Remove the torsion bar from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

1. Position the torsion bar in the lower control arm.
2. Install the torsion bar in the support assembly.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

3. Install the upper link mounting nut (2) and the bolt (1) in the link (3).

Tighten the nut to 95 Nm (70 lb ft).




4. Install the adjustment arm (2) in the support assembly (1).
5. Install the adjuster bolt (3) and the adjustment nut (4).
6. Slide the torsion bar rearward until the torsion bar is fully seated in the adjustment arm.




7. Install the J 36202 on the adjustment arm and the support assembly.
8. Using the J 36202 , increase the tension on the adjustment arm in order to load the torsion bar.
9. Align the reference marks, turn the adjuster bolt the same amount of turns as it took to remove it.
10. Remove the J 36202 from the support assembly.
11. Remove the safety stand and lower the vehicle.
12. Measure the Z height. Refer to Trim Height Inspection Trim Height Inspection.