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| hmeeder |
 May 22 2005, 06:30 PM
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Attempting the install of some 22mm torsion bars, yet I find myself unable to remove the old ones. What's up with that?
Procedure sounds very simple. Not sure why Haynes suggests removing the guard clip, but it"s only 1 screw. What the hey, eh? I've removed the adjuster screws and am attempting to remove the adjuster levers, but no luck. Seems to be maybe rusted to the splines? I'm having trouble getting the right angle on the thing to generate the leverage to pry on it with enough force. I have shot some PB Blaster behind there to try to get it to release and will hit it with some heat as well. I have gotten a small pry under the lever, but I would think that either one end or the other should let go, but nothing. (both sides are like this) Is there some other trick to this? Am I missing something? I was thinking maybe a puller of some sort. A pickle fork might work if I could get it in there, but for the shroud through which the adjuster goes. Any words of wisdom? words of derision? I can take it. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/headbang.gif) |
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| r_towle |
May 22 2005, 10:56 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,705 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States 
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I just pryed off the cap on the front, save it.
then get a big rod, 1/2 inch steel, and pound it out. The rear adjuster is a bit harder... If you heat it you stand a chance of damaging the adjuster which has been heat treated (so i have been told..) I took the entire A-arm out and then worked on it out of the car. A press, a vise, and a coffee can full of pb like material with a good long soak did the trick. Rich |
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hmeeder Torsion Bar Removal May 22 2005, 06:30 PM
Thorshammer Yes,
keep up with the PB, Then drill a small hole... May 22 2005, 06:45 PM hmeeder Thanks Erik;
I've already drilled the cap per... May 22 2005, 09:12 PM Cloudbuster Hit it with a hammer from the back end (which may ... May 22 2005, 10:50 PM skline Try lifting the wheel a little to release the tens... May 22 2005, 11:13 PM skline And since I read through the thread, I also notice... May 22 2005, 11:16 PM hmeeder Scott;
There's no tension on the bars is ther... May 22 2005, 11:46 PM sean_v8_914 drop teh front suspension carrier as a unit. undo ... May 23 2005, 02:15 AM sean_v8_914 laying on your back will be hard to get proper lev... May 23 2005, 02:16 AM
skline The last ones I did I removed the adjuster and tap... May 23 2005, 06:15 AM |
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