Re: torsion bar removal

["jtrealtywebspannet" <jtrealty@xxxx>]

Either the head of the torsion bar has enlarged because someone used 
the wrong tool (or a worn one) to insert into the allen head or the 
splines are just tight. Work the bracket off slowly with bars, 
screwdrivers, wood or whatever it takes while LIGHTLY AND CAREFULLY 
tapping on the breaker bar as it is inserted into the torsion bar. Do 
not allow the bar to come out of the door hinge as it is still under 
torsion. After getting the torsion bar out some VERY CAREFULL filling 
of the splines till the bracket fits is all you need. Filing will not 
help if the head is enlarged. Be very careful working in this area as 
the edge of the "T" roof panel is exposed after removing the plastic 
valence and the edge of the metal will slice you up and you won't even 
feel it. This is a two man job, one to hold tension on the breaker bar 
and the other to try working off the bracket. This is one of the 
several problems that you can run into while trying to do a door 
adjustment. It is best if you can find someone in your area with some 
experience as it isn't always as easy as a procedure may indicate.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757 



--- In dmcnews@xxxx, Jim Strickland <ihaveanaccount@xxxx> wrote:
> I'm trying to tighen my torsion bars, but seems to be having 
problems
> with it. I guess it IS best in the hands of a skillled 
professional. I
> can't get the retaining bracket off the splines. I started to pull 
it
> off, but it got stuck. Then the whole torsion bar started coming 
out
> from the door mounted side. what's up with this? The book implies 
that
> the bracket should just slide off the spline. The bracket will 
slide on
> the spline inward, but will not come off any more than flush with 
the
> spline. 
> 
> send help.
> 1537
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