OEM GMC Savana 1500 Torsion Bar

GMC Savana 1500 Torsion Bar Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Torsion Bar, Front Passenger Side
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  Q: How to replace the torsion bar and support assembly on GMC Savana 1500?

  A: First, raise and support the vehicle in order to replace the Torsion Bar and support assembly. Install the tool Torsion Bar unloading/loading (J 36202) onto the adjustment arm and the support. Apply more tension on the adjustment arm down until the load of the adjustment bolt is removed and adjuster nut, where it would be marked with the adjustment bolt and the number of turns taken off. Then remove the adjustment bolt and the adjuster nut, thereafter you can remove the j 36202 in order for the Torsion Bar to unload. Moves the Torsion Bar to move the adjustment arm and holding it with hand as it is released from the Torsion Bar. Refrain the Torsion Bar support bolts and the Torsion Bar support and remember the position of the left and right torsion bars, because they are essential to the tasks. After taking out the torsion bars from the vehicle, install the new torsion bars to the lower Control Arm and the Torsion Bar support, do observe the whole fastener notice in service precautions. Adjust the Torsion Bar support bolts to 95 nm (70 ft. Lbs.). As you move the adjustment arm back, slide the Torsion Bar until it fully years into the adjustment arm with the support of the adjustment arm. Install the j36202 back on the adjustment arm and the support and tighten the tension on the adjustment arm that loads the Torsion Bar and install the adjustment bolt the same number of turns as used in removal. Lastly, install the adjustment bolt and the adjuster nut, remove the j 36202 to reduce the tension on the Torsion Bar till the load is taken up from by the adjustment bolt, lower the vehicle and measure the z height and adjust the z height by circumference the adjustment bolt cyclical chosen to increase or cyclical chosen to reduce.