Torsion Bars

here is the correct way to remove and install Torsion Bars:

The torsion bars are NOT interchangeable side for side. The bars are marked either right or left by an "R" or an "L" stamped on one end of the bar.

REMOVAL
(a) Remove upper control arm rebound bumper.
(b) If vehicle is to be raised on a hoist, make sure it is lifted on body so that front suspension is in full rebound (under no load). If vehicle is to be raised on jacks,placed under center of crossmember IT WILL BE NECESSARY THAT, A SUPPORT FIRST BE PLACED BETWEEN THE CROSSMEMBER AND THE JACK.
(c) Release all load from torsion bar by turning anchor adjusting bolt CCW.
(d) Remove lock ring from torsion bar rear anchor.
(e) Using tool C-3728, remove torsion bar from its anchors. It is advisable to place tool
C-3728 toward rear of bar to allow sufficient room for striking the striking pad of tool.
DO NOT APPLY HEAT TO TORSION BAR, FRONT ANCHOR OR REAR ANCHOR.
(f) Remove tool and slide rear anchor ballon seal from anchor to facilitate removal of
torsion bar.
(g) Remove torsion bar by sliding bar out through rear of anchor. Use care not to damage
ballon seal when it is removed from torsion bar.

INSPECTION
(a) Inspect ballon seal for damage and replace if necessary.
(b) Inspect torsion bar for scores and nicks. Dress down all scratches and nicks to remove
sharp edges, then paint repaired area with a goodrust preventative.
(c) Remove all foreign material from hex openings in anchors and from hex ends of bars.
(d) Inspect adjusting bolt and swivel and replace if any corrosion of other damage is noted.
Lubricate for easy operation.

INSTALLATION
(a) Insert torsion bar through rear anchor.
(b) Slide ballon seal over torsion bar (cupped end toward rear of bar).
(c) Coat both ends of torsion bar with Multi-Mileage Lubricant.
(d) Slide torsion bar into hex opening of lower control arm.
(e) Install lock ring in rear anchor.
(f) Pack the annular opening in rear anchor completely full of Multi-Mileage Lubricant.
(g) Posistion ballon seal on rear anchor so lip of seal engages with grove in anchor.
(h) Turn adjusting bolt CW to place a load on torsion bar.
(i) Lower vehicle to floor and adjust front suspension height.
(j) Install upper control arm rebound bumper and tighten nut 200 inch-pounds.


Thats it! Your done!

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