Common questions

How do you unload a torsion key?

How do you unload a torsion key?

Remove the torsion-bar adjusting bolt using the air impact wrench and impact sockets. Pull the torsion bar towards the tailgate of the truck to free it from the lower control arm. Then pull the torsion bar towards the lower control arm but underneath it to free the bar from the torsion-bar key in the cross-member.

How do you remove a broken torsion key bolt?

The easiest way to resolve this might be to use a torch to cut off the protruding part of the bolt so that you can remove the key. Grind the bolt flat and then drill the bolt from the other side and try to knock out the broken extractor.

How to remove torsion bar from Dodge Durango?

(4) Remove torsion bar and anchor. Remove anchor from torsion bar. (5) Remove all foreign material from torsion bar mounting in anchor and suspension arm. (6) Inspect adjustment bolt, bearing and swivel for damage.

Is the torsion bar on the left side interchangeable?

CAUTION: The left and right side torsion bars are NOT interchangeable. The bars are identified and stamped R or L, for right or left. The bars do not have a front or rear end and can be installed with either end facing forward.

How to adjust suspension height on Dodge Durango?

(2) Position anchor and bearing in frame crossmember. Install adjustment bolt through bearing, anchor and into the swivel. (3) Turn adjustment bolt clockwise the recorded amount of turns. (4) Lower vehicle and adjust the front suspension height. Refer to Suspension Height service procedure.

(4) Remove torsion bar and anchor. Remove anchor from torsion bar. (5) Remove all foreign material from torsion bar mounting in anchor and suspension arm. (6) Inspect adjustment bolt, bearing and swivel for damage.

CAUTION: The left and right side torsion bars are NOT interchangeable. The bars are identified and stamped R or L, for right or left. The bars do not have a front or rear end and can be installed with either end facing forward.

(2) Position anchor and bearing in frame crossmember. Install adjustment bolt through bearing, anchor and into the swivel. (3) Turn adjustment bolt clockwise the recorded amount of turns. (4) Lower vehicle and adjust the front suspension height. Refer to Suspension Height service procedure.

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