OEM 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Torsion Bar

2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Torsion Bar Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the torsion bar and support assembly (Link Style) on 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

  A: Vehicle support starts with lifting and frame stabilization above the front suspension. Handle the torsion bars with care while installing new parts due to coating damage that results in shortened lifespan. Place the j 36202 (Torsion Bar Unloading/Loading Tool) onto the adjustment arm and support assembly. You should verify that the adjustment bolt and adjuster nut become loose when you steadily increase the tension on the adjustment arm while noting the total number of turns it takes to make the adjustment bolt loose. After removing the adjustment bolt and adjuster nut from the support assembly continue by removing the j 36202 tool to unload the Torsion Bar. After sliding the Torsion Bar forward remove the adjustment arm from the support assembly followed by upper link mounting bolt and nut from the link to remove the Torsion Bar support assembly. Due to their design differences torsion bars from the left and right sides do not match each other. To install the Torsion Bar position it first in the lower Control Arm and support assembly but always follow fastener cautions. Tighten the upper link mounting nut and bolt to 95 nm (70 lb ft) in the link's assembly . The next step requires installation of the adjustment arm into the support assembly before installing the adjuster bolt and adjustment nut. Push the Torsion Bar all the way back until it is completely seated in the adjustment arm before reattaching the support assembly and j 36202 bolt. The reference marks must match up before tightening the adjuster bolt to match the previous rotation count. Remove j 36202 and remove the safety stand before lowering the vehicle to measure z height.