F 150 4WD Pickup V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (1998)
Torsion Bar: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Remove the torsion bar cover plate.
(1) Remove the retaining bolts.
(2) Remove the torsion bar cover plate.
2. Make preliminary adjustment references.
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Measure and record the length, where indicated.
3. Relieve the torsion bar tension.
(1) Position the torsion bar tool and the adapters.
(2) Tighten the torsion bar tool until the torsion bar adjuster lifts off of the adjustment bolt.
4. Remove the torsion bar adjustment bolt and nut.