Torsion Bar Installation Position Question
This might be a dumb question, but the factory service manual doesn't really doesn't go too much into detail.
The manual states to insert the torsion bar through the hex in the cross member and then into the hex in the control arm. Once inserted, then the retaining clips are installed making sure the clip is in the groove.
The manual doesn't really go into the details of the position of the torsion bar, in other words:
- Once the torsion bar is inserted, should it be moved back (towards the rear of the car) against the retaining clip? While at the same time, making sure the control arm is as far forward (towards the front of the car) as possible when using poly lower control arm bushings.
- Or, should I just shove them in as far as it goes, install the retaining ring, tighten up the torsion bar bolt and call it a day?
I was curious, because I wondered whether or not the torsion bar would eventually slide backwards against the retaining clip on it's own, which could possibly pull the lower control arm backwards.
Thanks!