Genuine Mitsubishi Montero Torsion Bar

Mitsubishi Montero Torsion Bar Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Torsion Bar Anchor End
  MB633866
  Q: How to properly reinstall a torsion bar and ensure it meets specifications on Mitsubishi Montero?

  A:

  Before taking out the wheel and brake caliper, you will have to loosen the wheel lug nuts and lift the front of the car by jack. Take off the covers and mark the torsion bar opposite to the mark on the anchor arm using paint so that you don't damage the bar. Release the locknut and adjusting nut at the anchor arm assembly, allowing for the slipping out of the panel. When re-installing the torsion bar, grease will be applied to: the splines, the adjusting bolt threads and the inside of the dust boots. If both bars are out, determine which is the right and which is the left torsion bar by looking for an L or R stamped on the end of each bar. Insert the marked end of the bar into the anchor arm with the mating marks matched. Ensure that the rebound stop on the upper arm is resting against the frame. Check the distance from the bottom face of the adjusting bolt head to the bottom face of the nut both sides as specified. Then, assemble the torsion bar and the rear anchor arm. Screw the adjusting nut close until the distance between the bottom face of the adjusting nut and the top of the bolt is correct. Reinstall the hub, wheel, and brake caliper and lower the vehicle. Measure the distance from the bump stop to the bracket with the vehicle unloaded and compare the measured value to specification. If needed, tighten the adjusting nut on the anchor arm to meet the prescribed distance.