Removing entire torsion and rear trailing arm assembly
 

So I'm working on this now and my shop manuals arent witb me. I have the entire assembly unbolted and it seems there are tabs on the torsion tube that engaged the torque tube right in front on the transaxle, do I have to remove the trans and torque tube to drop the torsion assembly or can I just detach the torque tube from the trans and get enough clearance?

This is in an 86 car.

Thanks!

Brian

On the 968, you can just rotate the torsion tube assembly around the tabs on the torque tube. Use a big screwdriver if need be. You will need to address the parking brake cables mounted to the torsion assembly before lowering the torsion tube too much.

I was afraid to break them I'll give that a go tonight. I have a big pry bar that should work.

I did this a couple years ago on my 86 951 to install a set of rear coil overs and polybronze bushings.

cant recall now how I did it. take a look a this site, it is where I go for added into to the WSM.

https://clarks-garage.com/

good luck.