17730-241 57 Component Replacement
AR2
™
AR2 SUSPENSIONS INCORPORATE TRANSVERSE RODS FOR VEHICLE STABILITY. IF THESE COMPONENTS
ARE DISCONNECTED OR ARE NON-FUNCTIONAL, THE VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE OPERATED. FAILURE
TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN ADVERSE VEHICLE HANDLING, ADVERSE VEHICLE HANDLING, POSSIBLE TIRE
CONTACT WITH THE FRAME, PREMATURE COMPONENT DAMAGE, OR SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY.
1. Chock the wheels of the vehicle.
Note the quantity and location of shims removed to maintain the lateral alignment of the axle
during assembly. See Alignment & Adjustments section of this publication.
2. Remove and discard the torque rod mounting fasteners, see Figure 8-35.
3. Remove and discard the two (2) torque rod-to-frame mounting fasteners.
4. Remove the transverse torque rod.
5. If servicing the inner spacer plates or outer backup plates, remove the
5
⁄8" fasteners from the
frame rails, see Figure 8-35.
1. Inspect the torque rod mating surfaces and rubber bushings for any wear or damage. Repair
as necessary.
2. Inspect the torque rod for straightness, wear, or cracks. Replace as necessary.
3. Inspect the inner spacer plate, outer backup plates and frame rail for wear or damage.
Replace as necessary.
1. If the inner spacer plates or outer backup plates are being serviced, install the
5
⁄8" fasteners
through the inner spacer plates, frame rail, and outer backup plate, see Figure 8-35.
2. Prior to installing the transverse torque rod to the axle bracket, apply red Loctite to the taper
pin
5
⁄8" bolt thread, see Figure 8-35.
3. Install the 1
1
⁄4" taper pin through the torque rod axle bracket. Install fasteners, tighten
at this time.
4. Install the transverse torque rod to the frame bracket, see Figure 8-35.
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