Tuff Country 16085 - GM 2011 Silverado 2500HD 6 box kit - Manual (Page 5)

Adjust the torsion bar key up high enough so that the small
metal adjusting block and bolt can be removed. Set the tor-
sion bar block and hardware aside for later re-installation.
Repeat procedure on passenger side.
6. Mark both torsion bars before removal so that they can
be re-installed back into the same location. Example:
Driver vs. Passenger and front vs. rear. Also, place a
mark on the lower control arm and one lining up on the
torsion bar.
7. Working on the driver side, tap the torsion bar forward
until the torsion bar key can be removed. Set the torsion
bar key aside. Special note: Take special care not to
damage the CV axle when tapping the torsion bar for-
ward. Also, the torsion bar can not be removed until
the torsion bar cross member has been removed.
Repeat procedure on the passenger side.
8. Working on the driver side, remove the hardware that
connects the torsion bar cross member to the mounting
point. Set the hardware aside for later re-installation.
Repeat procedure on the passenger side. Remove the tor-
sion bar cross member from the vehicle and set aside for
later re-installation.
9. Working on the driver side, slide the torsion bar out of the
lower control arm and set aside for later re-installation.
Repeat procedure on passenger side.
10. Working on the driver side, remove the nut that con-
nects the outer tie rod ball joint to the steering knuckle. Set
the nut aside for later re-installation. Carefully break the
taper on the outer tie rod ball joint and remove the stock
outer tie rod from the knuckle. Special note: Hitting the
knuckle with a hammer will make removal of the outer
tie rod easier. Take special care not to rip or tear the
outer tie rod ball joint dust boot. Repeat procedure on
the passenger side.