Torsion Bar: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Remove adjusting nut.





2. Move dust cover, then detach snap ring from anchor arm.





3. Remove torque arm fixing nuts, then withdraw torsion bar spring forward with 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
1. Adjustment of anchor arm adjusting nut is in tightening direction only.

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

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 with torque arm.





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





5. Set anchor arm. Standard length "G": 50 - 60 mm (1.97 - 2.36 inch)





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





7. Tighten the anchor arm adjusting nut to get "L" dimension. Standard length "L": 77 mm (3.03 inch)
8. Bounce vehicle with tires on ground (unladen) to eliminate friction of suspension.





9. Measure unladen 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.