OEM 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser Torsion Bar

2002 Toyota Land Cruiser Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to remove and install the torsion bar spring with the anchor arm on 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser?

  A: Begin the process to remove the torsion bar spring with the anchor arm by taking off the front wheel together with the engine under cover. You must first mark key points on the torsion bar spring and anchor arm together with torque arm before measuring the dimensions between anchor arm bolt edge and frame structure for installation parameters. Chose the spring tension free by using a wrench on the anchor arm bolt then record its length at point B for later usage. The procedure to remove the torsion bar assembly begins by removing the anchor arm adjusting bolt and anchor arm swivel and followed by the anchor arm adjusting seat. Afterward the torsion bar spring with the anchor arm can be removed and the anchor arm separated from the spring. To proceed with the installation begin with removing the torque arm and its 2 nuts and bolt. Start by attaching the torque arm using its bolt and torque arm and then affix two nuts before torquing them to 225 Nm (2,300 kgf-cm, 166 ft. lbs.). During the installation of the torsion bar spring alongside the anchor arm make sure to apply a thin application of MP grease onto the spline section of the torsion bar springs. To install a fresh torsion bar spring together with the anchor arm you must attach it to the torque arm afterward. The installation of anchor arm adjusting seat must be accompanied by anchor arm swivel together with anchor arm adjusting bolt where the anchor arm adjusting bolt end should maintain a length comparable to the value of measurement "B" performed during removal. Use the anchor arm adjusting bolt to achieve dimension "A" within its stated value range. The installation process begins with matching both torsion bar spring and anchor arm marks before installation after which users must match the torsion bar spring and torque arm marks. Secure the anchor arm bolt through adjustment until the size of "A" reaches near the established measurement during disassembly. The front wheel installation follows after which the engine under cover is placed onto the vehicle body. Torque the front wheel to 131 Nm (1,340 kgf-cm, 97 ft. lbs.) before verifying the vehicle height through adjustments of the anchor arm bolt when the suspension is stable.