Torsion Bar: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Remove adjusting nut.





2. Move dust cover, then detach snap ring from anchor arm.
3. Pull out anchor arm rearward, then withdraw torsion bar spring rearward.
4. Remove torque arm.

INSPECTION
^ Check torsion bar spring for wear, twist, bend and other damage.
^ Check serrations of each part for cracks, wear, twist and other damage.
^ Check dust cover for cracks.

INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENT
Adjustment of anchor arm adjusting nut is in tightening direction only.

NOTE: Do not adjust by loosening anchor arm adjusting nut.

1. Install torque arm to lower link.
2. Coat multi-purpose grease on the serration of torsion bar spring.





3. Place lower link in the position where bound bumper clearance "C" is 0. Clearance "C": O mm (O inch)





4. Install torsion bar spring.

NOTE: Be sure to install right and left torsion bar springs correctly.





5. Set anchor arm. Standard length "G": 6 - 18 mm (0.24 - 0.71 inch)





6. Install snap ring to anchor arm and dust cover. Make sure that the snap ring is properly installed on the anchor arm groove.





7. Tighten anchor arm adjusting nut to get L dimension. Standard length "L": 49 mm (1.93 inch)
8. Bounce unladen vehicle with tires on ground to eliminate friction of suspension.





9. Measure vehicle posture "H", dimension "H" is H = A - B.
a. Exercise the front suspension by bouncing the front of the vehicle 4 or 5 times to ensure that the vehicle is in a neutral height attitude.
b. Measure unladen vehicle posture.
10. If height of the vehicle is not within allowable limit, adjust vehicle posture.
11. Check wheel alignment if necessary.