Tech Article – Spring plate/torsion bar removal.
Submitted by our foum member “treelineracing”
Folks, Don asked me to post this, hope it s of some assistance….
So you need to remove you rear torsion bars, or spring plates, or maybe change the pre-load on the suspension ?
Had the same need myself a while back, and came across some info that may be helpful.
If you already know to do this, or have some other info or suggestions, then feel free to add, ask questions, or provide comment.
Firstly a disclaimer: – the following also is intended to be a guide only, I’m not a trained mechanic,
but I do maintain my own buggy, and have attempted to use both of the following techniques, one more successfully than the other.
If you attempting these activities, you do so at your own risk,
and I accept no liability for anything that may occur, other than the smile on your face when it works correctly.

Parts you might need – link to category Rear Suspension Parts
Tech Article – CV Joint – overhaul and boot replacement
Note: The following procedure applies to either CV joint on either driveaxle.
Raise the rear of the vehicle and support it securely on jack-stands.

Take off the driveaxle(s).
Place the driveaxle o a clean working surface.
Work around the outer circumference and dislodge the collar form the joint housing, using a punch and hammer.
Paint or scribe across the components so they can be reinstalled in the same relationship.
Take off the snap-ring form the end of the axle.
Parts you might need – link to category CV’s and Drive Axles
Tech Article – Rear Swing axle boots replacement
Place jack-stands securely under the vehicle after raising it.
Take off the hose clamps from both ends of the old boot and cut it off (but don’t bother to remove the screws that attach the seam).
Wipe off the axle tube retainer and the axle tube.
Put on a thin layer of sealing compound to the mating surfaces of the new boot.
Slip the new boot into place, carefully. Be sure not to get oil on the mating surfaces of the seam.

Parts you might need – link to category Axle Boots
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Parts you might need – link to category Steering Parts

Parts you might need – link to category Stock Rear Suspension Parts

Parts you might need – link to category Stock Rear Suspension Parts

Parts you might need - link to category Stock Front Suspension Parts

Parts you might need - link to category Link Pins and King Pins
Trouble Shooting – Suspension and steering systems
Note: Before attempting to diagnose the suspension and steering systems, perform the following preliminary checks:
a) Tires for wrong pressure and uneven wear.
b) The steering couplings from the column to the steering gear for loose connectors or wear.
c) The front and rear suspension and the steering gear assembly for loose or damaged parts.
d) Out-of-round or out-of-balance tires, bent rims and loose and/or rough wheel bearings.
Vehicle pulls to one side.
The tires are mismatched or uneven.
The torsion bars are broken or sagging.
Needs wheel alignment.
The front brakes are dragging.
Abnormal or excessive tire wear.