Re: Torsion ride motor

Posted by HH56 On 2011/12/4 18:16:46

Absolutely do as Hank suggests and unload tension off the short bars. I's much easier if the car thinks it's on pavement with wheels carrying the weight. Otherwise, if wheels are hanging the illustration in SM showing the approximate neutral point will not be correct and you will have to find the place. That can take some searching and may prove out of limit switch range.

If the motor is operational you can do it electrically by following the procedure in SM. If not operational, disconnect wires and carefully remove the motor housing. Remove the two long bolts, slide the motor and armature off without dislodging the worm screw and then turn the worm drive with a large screwdriver or other suitable tool to relieve the tension. You can feel the neutral spot or if done electrically, listen for the period where motor sound indicates it is not under load.

The transverse or tie rod end screws are probably staked and can be a real pain to remove. Make sure you have the appropriate tool.