Q: How to replace the torsion bar anchor in the front suspension on Chevrolet Colorado?
A: You need to start by taking out the Torsion Bar in order to replace the anchor in the front suspension. Take off the nuts and bolts from the lower Control Arm, and then take off the Torsion Bar anchor. At installation, the Torsion Bar anchor should be installed first, and fasteners must be used carefully so the car is not harmed. Attach the nuts and bolts to the lower Control Arm tightening them to 80 nm (59 lb ft), and after that, put the Torsion Bar back in.
Q: How to replace the torsion bar and support assembly on Chevrolet Express 3500?
A: To remove the Torsion Bar & support assembly, we start by raising & supporting the vehicle. Mount Torsion Bar unloading/loading tool (J 36202) to adjustment arm and the support, but raise the tension of the adjustment arm for releasing the load from the adjustment bolt and the adjuster nut. Mark the adjustment bolt, and note the count to remove it. Then, do away with the adjustment bolt, the adjuster nut, and take the Torsion Bar unloading/loading tool(J 36202) off to let the Torsion Bar unload. Push the Torsion Bar forward to loosen the adjustment arm, which is then to be held by hand as it detaches from the Torsion Bar. Unmount the Torsion Bar support bolts and the Torsion Bar support, making a note of the left and right torsion bars because they are different. To install it, mount the torsion bars on the lower Control Arm and mount the Torsion Bar support and then the Torsion Bar support (fig. 2 bolts) should be tightened to 95 n.m (70 lb ft). In positioning the adjustment arm, slide the Torsion Bar back until it cuts through the adjustment arm completely. Reinstall the Torsion Bar unloading/loading tool (J 36202) to the adjustment arm and the support, and deliver high tension to load the Torsion Bar. Install the adjustment bolt same number of screw as used for the removal and the adjuster nut. Remove the Torsion Bar unloading/ loading tool (J 36202) to relieve none of the Torsion Bar and let the adjustment bolt take up the load and then lower the vehicle. Last but not least, measure the z height and turn the bolt clockwise, to increase it, or counterclockwise, to lower it according to your needs.
Q: How to replace the torsion bar and support assembly (bushing style) on Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
A: To replace the Torsion Bar and support assembly (Bushing style) first raise and support the vehicle by the frame and avoid the front suspension. Use the j 36202 (Torsion Bar Unloading/Loading Tool) to attach to the adjustment arm and crossmember, take up the tension of the adjustment arm until the load ends on the adjustment bolt and adjuster nut and mark the adjustment bolt and count the turns for unloading. Then, remove the adjustment bolt and adjustment nut from the crossmember, and then remove the j 36202 to unload the Torsion Bar. Slide the Torsion Bar forward to pull the adjustment part, then, take out the bolt of the Torsion Bar crossmember bolt form the weld nut as well as remove the crossmember from the crossmember mount. Lastly, remove the Torsion Bar from the crossmember, which is the left and right Torsion Bar are not interchangeable. For installation, mount the Torsion Bar in a lower Control Arm and bolt it on the cross member in cross member mount. Put in the Torsion Bar crossmember bolt through the weld nut and tighten it to 110 nm (81 lb ft). Then, fix the adjustment arm in the crossmember, then drill fixing holes for adjuster bolt and adjuster nut. Make sure that the Torsion Bar is completely seated in the adjustment arm and then use the j 36202 to load the Torsion Bar by tightening the adjustment arm with some tension. Turn the adjuster bolt to the same number of turns required in turning it to disengage it, then remove the j 36202 from the crossmember. Finally, take off the safety stands and lower the vehicle, and get the z height measurement.