C 1500 Yukon 2WD V8-5.3L VIN Z Flex Fuel (2003)
Torsion Bar: Service and Repair
TORSION BAR REPLACEMENT
TOOLS REQUIRED
J 36202 Torsion Bar Unloading/Loading Tool
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
NOTE: Use care when handling the torsion bars in order to avoid chipping or scratching the coating. Damage to the coating will result in premature
failure of the torsion bars.
2. Install the J 36202 to the adjustment arm and the crossmember.
3. Increase the tension on the adjustment arm until the load is removed from the adjustment bolt and the adjuster nut.
4. Remove the adjustment bolt (3) and the adjuster nut (4).
IMPORTANT: Mark the adjustment bolt and count the number of times that is required to remove the adjustment bolt.
5. Remove the J 36202, allowing the torsion bar to unload.