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Torsion Arm Bushings Installation

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• READ THE BENTLEY or HAYNES MANUAL FIRST!

• You will need a FLAT surface to complete this repair for your safety.

• READ ALL OF  THIS PROCEDURE SEVERAL TIMES SO THAT YOU UNDERSTAND IT.  DO NOT PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUT OF ORDER.  THIS WILL RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.

• Read our Safety page too.

We have available for download the complete procedure on our DOWNLOADS page

TOOLS NEEDED:

1. 13mm, 17 mm, 19mm combination wrench

2. 13mm Socket (3/8 or 1/2)

3. 19mm deep socket (1/2 inch drive)

4. 17mm socket (3/8 or 1/2)

5. 1/2 drive break over bar

6. 3/8 or 1/2 drive ratchet

7. Various Extensions for ratchets

8. 1/2 inch drive torque wrench

9. 1/2 to 3/4 drive adapter

10. Multiple shop towels (least 15)

11. 4 lbs. dead blow hammer or Sledge hammer

12. Lineman dikes or wire cutters

13. tube of Lithium Grease

14. Floor Jack (4000 lbs. capacity)

15. 2 jack stands

Parts Needed:

1. Torsion arm bushings

Procedure for installation

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