C 1500 Truck 2WD V8-350 5.7L (1989)
Figure 2
REMOVAL PROCEDURE FOR TORSION BAR ADJUSTMENT ASSEMBLIES ON BOTH TORSION BARS (SEE FIGURES 1 AND 2).
Tool Required:
J36202 - Torsion Bar Unloading Tool
1.
Raise vehicle front and support with suitable safety stands.
2.
Increase the tension on adjustment arm (186) using J36202.
3.
Remove adjustment bolt (184) and retaining plate (185).
4.
Release tension on adjustment arm and move tool aside.
5.
Slide torsion bars forward.
6.
Remove the adjustment arms (186).
REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE FOR NEW TORSION BAR ADJUSTMENT ASSEMBLIES ON BOTH TORSION BARS (SEE FIGURES 1 AND
2).
Tool Required:
J36202 - Torsion Bar Unloading Tool
1.
Fit the new torsion bar adjusting arms (Part # 15603963) on torsion bars.
2.
Increase the tension on the torsion bar, using J36202.
3.
Install the retaining plate and the adjustment bolt.
4.
Release the tension on the torsion bar until the load is taken up by the adjustment bolt.
5.
Remove J36202.
6.
Lower the vehicle.
7.
Reset "Z" height and front end alignment to the specification listed at the end of this bulletin.
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