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

SA–114
SUSPENSION AND AXLE –
Torsion Bar Spring
(See page SA–111)
REMOVAL OF TORSION BAR SPRING
1. PLACE MATCHMARKS ON TORSION BAR SPRING,
ANCHOR ARM AND TORQUE ARM
Remove the boots and place matchmarks on the torsion
bar spring, anchor arm and torque arm.
2. MEASURE PROTRUDING BOLT END "A", AS SHOWN
HINT: Use this measurement for reference when adjust–
ing the chassis ground clearance.
3. LOOSEN ADJUSTING NUT AND REMOVE ANCHOR
ARM AND TORSION BAR SPRING
INSTALLATION OF TORSION BAR SPRING
HINT: There are left and right indication marks on the
rear end of the torsion bar spring. Be careful not to inter–
change them.
1. INSTALL TORSION BAR SPRING AND ANCHOR ARM
If Reusing Torsion Bar Spring
(a) Apply a light coat of molybdenum disulphide lithium
base grease to the spline of the torsion bar spring.
(b) Align the matchmarks and install the torsion bar
spring to the torque arm.
(c) Align the matchmarks and install the anchor arm tc
the torsion bar spring.
Front Suspension (Torsion Bar Spring)