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GMC Master
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- Posted on Jul 08, 2010
Re: What is the torson bar on jimmy and where can you get...
1995-2005 Models
NOTE: The following procedure requires the use of the torsion bar unloader tool No. J-36202 or equivalent.
- Raise and safely support the vehicle.
- Remove the transmission shield, if equipped.
- Install a torsion bar unloader tool to relax the tension on the torsion bar adjusting arm screw; record the number of turns necessary to properly install the tool. Remove the adjusting screw and the unloader tool.
- Unfasten the lower link mount nut from one side, then disengage the torsion bars.
NOTE: Note the direction of the forward end and side of the torsion bar being removed
- Remove the lower link nut from the opposite side.
- Remove the lower link mount, upper link mount nut, upper link mount and then unfasten the torsion bar from the frame.
To Install:
- Install the torsion bar and support.
- Install the upper link mount and mount nut.
- Tighten the nut to 33 ft. lbs. (45 Nm) on 1995-96 models and 48 ft. lbs. (65 Nm) on 1997 and later models.
- Place a jack under the torsion bar to release tension, then install the lower link mount bushing and nut.
- Tighten the nut to 13 ft. lbs. (18 Nm) on 1995 models, 50 ft. lbs. (68 Nm) on 1996-98 models and 37 ft. lbs. (50 Nm) on 1999 and later models.
- Install the torsion bar unloader tool and tighten the tool against the adjusting arm the same number turns recorded earlier, then remove the tool. This loads the torsion bars.
- Install the transmission shield, if removed.
- Remove the jackstands and lower the vehicle.
- Check and adjust the Z height as outlined in the wheel alignment portion of this section.
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