Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 2286

Fig. 41: J 36202, Adjustment Arm & Crossmember
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

7. Install the J 36202 to the adjustment arm and the crossmember. See Special Tools.

8. Using the J 36202 , increase the tension on the adjustment arm to load the torsion bar. See

Special Tools.

9. Turn the adjuster bolt the same amount of turns as it took to remove it.

10. Remove the J 36202 from the crossmember. See Special Tools.

11. Remove the safety stands and lower the vehicle.

12. Measure the Z height. Refer to Trim Height Inspection .

TORSION BAR AND SUPPORT ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT (LINK STYLE)

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 SUSPENSION Front Suspension - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Tools Required

J 36202 Torsion Bar Unloading/Loading Tool. See Special Tools.

Removal Procedure

Fig. 42: J 36202, Adjustment Arm & Crossmember
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

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.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 SUSPENSION Front Suspension - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

2. Install the J 36202 to the adjustment arm and the support assembly. See Special Tools.

3. Using the J 36202 , increase the tension on the adjustment arm until the load is removed

from the adjustment bolt and the adjuster nut. See Special Tools.

Fig. 43: Torsion Bar, Adjustment Bolt & Nut (MN8, MT1 And MW3)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

4. Remove the adjustment bolt (3) and the adjuster nut (4) from the support assembly (1).

IMPORTANT: Create a reference point for the adjustment bolt to the

support. Count the number of times that is required to
remove the adjustment bolt.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 SUSPENSION Front Suspension - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

5. Remove the J 36202 , allowing the torsion bar to unload. See Special Tools.

6. Remove the adjustment arm (2) by sliding the torsion bar forward.

7. Remove the adjustment arm (2) from the support assembly (1).

Fig. 44: Upper Link, Mounting Nuts & Bolts
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8. Remove the upper link mounting bolt (1) and nut (2) from the link (3).

9. Remove the torsion bar support assembly (4).

IMPORTANT: The left and right torsion bars are different and are not

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 SUSPENSION Front Suspension - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado