Title: Inspect, remove, and/or replace torsion bars and mounts.
Course: Automotive Technology III (20104-III) > Section: Suspension and Steering: Suspension System Diagnosis and Repair

Procedure should include

- conducting a visual inspection, according to state inspection procedures
- using specialized tools, according to manufacturer guidelines.

ASE Education Foundation
2017 Automobile Service Technology (AST) Level
IV. Suspension and Steering
C. Suspension Systems Diagnosis and Repair
Task 8

Process/Skill Questions:

- Are torsion bars interchangeable from one side to the other? Explain.
- What are the effects of compromising the integrity of a torsion bar through application of a stress raiser?
- What safety precautions should be taken when servicing torsion bars?