Been having some trouble removing the passenger-side torsion bar and I am hoping some of the more experienced people here are able to help me out. From my understanding all you need to do is have the car on jack stands so it is not sitting on the front suspension, unbolt and remove the anchor adjuster bolt and accompanied metal swivel, (or whatever it is), move the plastic seal in the rear of the torsion bar forwards so it isn't being pressed against the hex in the rear, and remove the little metal clip in the rear as well.
I have done all of this and yet the torsion bar is not moving, even a little, even after trying to persuade it with a pair of vise-grips and a hammer. I did notice that at the front of the torsion bar, the hex it is resting in seemed a little rusty so I sprayed a healthy dose of WD-40 on that and I am letting it soak for now while I try to figure out my next move. I will also add that at the rear of the torsion bar, the grease seems to be in excellent condition, and there is also A LOT of grease behind that plastic seal, so I will assume that is good.
Thanks in advance,
Alex
I have done all of this and yet the torsion bar is not moving, even a little, even after trying to persuade it with a pair of vise-grips and a hammer. I did notice that at the front of the torsion bar, the hex it is resting in seemed a little rusty so I sprayed a healthy dose of WD-40 on that and I am letting it soak for now while I try to figure out my next move. I will also add that at the rear of the torsion bar, the grease seems to be in excellent condition, and there is also A LOT of grease behind that plastic seal, so I will assume that is good.
Thanks in advance,
Alex