Yukon 4WD V8-6.5L DSL Turbo VIN S (1997)
Torsion Bar: Service and Repair
Torsion Bar(s) And Support Assembly Replacement
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Tool Required:
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J 36202 Torsion Bar Unloading Tool
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Or Equivalent
REMOVAL
NOTE: Raise the vehicle and support it with suitable safety stands.
Remove or disconnect the following:
1. Adjustment assemblies on both torsion bars.
a. Mark the adjustment bolt (184) setting.
b. Increase the tension on the adjustment arm (186) using J 36202.
c. Remove the adjustment bolt (184) and retaining plate (185).
d. Move the tool aside.
e. Slide the torsion bars forward.
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Remove the adjustment arms (186).
2. Nuts (177, 179, and 189) and bolts (178, 180, and 181) from the torsion bar support crossmember (175).
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Slide the support crossmember (175) rearward.
3. Torsion bars (182).