Torsion Bar Spring - Toyota Hilux Surf 1993 Owner's Manual

SA–20
SUSPENSION AND AXLE –

Torsion Bar Spring

(See page SA–17)
REMOVAL OF TORSION BAR SPRING
1. JACK UP AND SUPPORT FRAME ON STANDS
2. REMOVE LOCK NUT AND MEASURE PROTRUDING
BOLT END "A", AS SHOWN
HINT: Use this measurement for reference when adjust–
ing the chassis ground clearance.
3. REMOVE DUST COVER
4. LOOSEN ADJUSTING NUT UNTIL NO TENSION ON
TORSION BAR
5. REMOVE TORQUE ARM, TORSION BAR SPRING AND
ANCHOR ARM
(a) Remove the torque arm mounting nuts.
(b) Remove the anchor arm from the adjusting bolt and
then remove the torsion bar together with the
torque arm and anchor arm.
INSTALLATION OF TORSION BAR SPRING
HINT: There are left and right identification marks on
the rear end of the torsion bar springs.
Be careful not to interchange the torsion bar springs.
1. INSTALL TORSION BAR SPRING AND ANCHOR ARM
AND TORQUE ARM
(a) Apply a light coat of MP grease to the spline of the
torsion bar spring.
(b) Align the toothless portion and install the anchor
arm to the torsion bar spring.
(c) Align the toothless portion and install the torque arm
to the torsion bar spring.
Front Suspension (Torsion Bar Spring)