Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual — part 2285

Fig. 37: Torsion Bar, Adjustment Bolt & Nut
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4. Remove the adjustment bolt (3) and the adjust nut (4) from the crossmember (1).

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.

IMPORTANT: Mark the adjustment bolt and 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

Fig. 38: Torsion Bar Crossmember, Bolts & Weld Nuts
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

7. Remove the torsion bar crossmember bolt (4) from the weld nut (1).

8. Remove the crossmember (2) from the crossmember mount (3).

9. Remove the torsion bar from the crossmember.

10. Remove the torsion bars from the vehicle.

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

interchangeable.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Installation Procedure

1. Position the torsion bar in the lower control arm.

Fig. 39: Torsion Bar Crossmember, Bolts & Weld Nuts
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2. Install the torsion bar in the crossmember (2) on the crossmember mount (3).

3. Install the torsion bar crossmember bolt (4) in the weld nut (1).

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Tighten: Tighten the crossmember bolt to 95 N.m (70 lb ft).

Fig. 40: Torsion Bar, Adjustment Bolt & Nut
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4. Install the adjustment arm (2) in the crossmember (1).

5. Install the adjuster bolt (3) and the adjuster nut (4).

6. Install the torsion bar into the adjustment arm until the torsion bar is fully seated.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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