4040 – GM Torsion Bar Tool

• Holds torsion bar while making adjustments
• Services:
  • ’88 – ’10 GMC
  • Chevrolet 1/2 ton, 3/4 ton and 1 ton pickups
  • S-10 Blazer
  • S-15 Jimmy
  • 4WD pickups w/4.3L V6 engine
  • ’91-’01 Olds Bravada

Instructions

REMOVAL:
1. Attach Torsion Bar Unloader to frame rail of vehicle
2. Tighten tool against the torsion bar adjusting arm
3. Loosen or fully remove the adjusting bolt connected to the adjusting arm
4. Count the number of turns in order to identify the original position of adjusting bolt
5. When complete, remove tool and perform required service

INSTALLATION:
1. Attach Torsion Bar Unloader to frame rail of vehicle
2. Tighten tool against the torsion bar adjusting arm
3. Tighten tool, drawing torsion bar adjusting arm into the frame rail
4. Tighten torsion bar adjusting bolt using the number of turns recorded in removal (Removal Step 2).
5. Remove tool
6. Check vehicle service manual for correct trim height and alignment specs