Owners manual

51088

Revised

12.1.05

35. Re-install the torsion bar cross member by flipping torsion crossmember brackets so they mount

under the frame, install the new aluminum torsion bar drop brackets (PN 90-4011) as shown in IL-

LUSTRATION 15. Torque all fasteners to spec.

36.

Install the torsion bars by reversing the order in which they were removed. Again, be very care-

ful to install them with the same orientation that they were removed (i.e. left front to left front, right

front to right front!).

NOTE: Load the torsion bars by reversing the sequence of ILLUSTRATION 1, again

being very careful. Tighten until arms are just clearing nut blocks both sides. Load torsion bolts to

original measurements taken from step 5 in front disassembly.

RECHECK CLEARANCES:

1. With vehicle still on jack stands and suspension hanging at full extension travel, cycle

steering lock to lock to check all components for proper operation and clearance. Make sure

brake lines and ABS lines do not come in contact with tires. If they do reposition them.

2. Thoroughly bleed air from brake system as per the factory service manual’s instructions.

3. Reinstall front wheels at this time

4. WITH VEHICLE ON THE GROUND GO THROUGH AND TIGHTEN/TORQUE ALL

BOLTS TO REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS ACCORDING TO THE SPEC CHART AT

THE END OF THE INSTRUCTIONS. CYCLE STEERING AND CHECK FOR CLEAR-

ANCE OF BRAKELINE AND ABS ROUTING. DO NOT RE-TIGHTEN BOLTS WHERE

LOCTITE WAS USED. 