Durango 2WD V8-4.7L Flex Fuel (2009)
Torsion Bar: Service and Repair
Front Torsion Bar - Installation
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: The left and right side torsion bars are NOT interchangeable. The bars are identified and stamped R or L, for right or left. The
bars do not have a front or rear end and can be installed with either end facing forward.
1. Insert torsion bar ends into anchor and suspension arm.
2. Position the anchor (2) in the crossmember frame (3).
3. Install loader/unloader tool 8686 (1) to the anchor (2) and the crossmember (3).
4. Increase the tension on the anchor in order to load the torsion bar.
5. Install the adjustment bolt and the adjuster nut.
6. Turn adjustment bolt clockwise the recorded amount of turns.
7. Remove the loader/unloader tool 8686 (1) from the torsion bar crossmember (3).
8. Install the transfer case skid plate See: Body and Frame/Frame/Skid Plate/Service and Repair/Skid Plate - Installation.
9. Lower vehicle and adjust the front suspension height See: Alignment/Service and Repair.
10. Perform a wheel alignment See: Alignment/Service and Repair.
