Toyota Hilux Surf 1993 Owner's Manual page 615

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SUSPENSION AND AXLE
(d) Tighten the adjusting nut so that the bolt protrusion
is equal to that before removal.
If Using a New Torsion Bar Spring
(a) Remove the wheel.
(b) Install the two boots to the torsion bar spring.
(c) Apply a light coat of the molybdenum disulphide
lithium base grease to the spline of the torsion bar
spring.
(d) Temporarily install the anchor arm to the small end
of the torsion bar spring and place the matchmarks
on the torsion bar spring and anchor arm.
HINT:
• There is one spline on the torsion bar spring that is
larger than the others. Install the torsion bar spring into
the anchor arm by slowly turning the anchor arm until
you feel the large spline enter the matching point in the
anchor arm.
• Place matchmarks on the torsion bar spring and anchor
arm on the bottom of each.
(e) Remove the anchor arm from the torsion bar spring.
(f) Install the torsion bar spring into the torque arm.
HINT: There is one spline on the torsion bar spring that
is larger than the others. Install the torsion bar spring into
the torque arm by slowly turning the torsion bar spring
until you feel the large spline enter the matching point in
the torque arm.
(g) Align the matchmarks and install the anchor arm to
the torsion bar spring.
(h) Torque the adjusting nut.
Nut tightening limit: A = 70 mm (2.76 in.)
(i) Temporarily install the lock nut.
(j) Install the wheel and remove the stands, bounce the
vehicle to settle the suspension.
(k1 Adjust the chassis ground clearance by turning the
adjusting nut.
Chassis ground clearance: See pages A–25, 26
2. ASSEMBLE BOOTS
Front Suspension (Torsion Bar Spring)
SA–115

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