| Trailing arm, spindle, and pivot tube |
Bends, cracks (especially in splines and welds), other damage |
If cracked or with major damage, replace. |
| Pivot bushing and rubber insert |
Major damage and deteriorated rubber |
Replace if unserviceable |
| Pivot block, cap, base, and threaded parts |
Cracks (especially at mounting holes), stripped threads, and other damage |
Replace parts with cracks, major damage, or stripped threads |
| Torsion bar anchor seat and threaded parts |
Cracks, stripped thread, and other damage. Especially check splines |
Replace parts with cracks, major damage, or stripped threads. |
| Torsion bar, finish coat |
Nicks, scratches, looseness, or ruptures. (Ruptures may hide serious cracks or other damage.) |
Replace as required. |
| Torsion bar, metal torque surface (Area between splines) |
Nicks, scratches, and cracks. (Damage is considered major if it could create a "stress riser" which could quickly lead to a crack and failure of the torsion bar.) |
Replace |
| Torsion bar splines |
Nicks, scratches, and cracks (wipe clean to aid inspection) |
Replace |
| Torsion bar end internal threads |
Damage that could interfere with screw installation |
If extensive, replace bar |
