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Re:torsion bar adjustment on my 00 yukon 4 wheel [fongerelli]
by rsht
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Feb 07, 2009 (10:23 am)
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Replying to: fongerelli (Feb 04, 2009 9:24 am)
I am not absolutely sure about your particular year model, however, the torsion bar adjustment is done by turning the torsion bar adjustment bolt (follow each torsion bar from the lower control arm toward the mid section of the vehicle, you should find the adjustment bolt at about the section below/behind the driver seat for the left side and opposite for right) . It will be much easier to turn each bolt if you jack up the front end (you can do this one side at a time) by the frame to take the weight off of the front suspension. Find a reference point on each side and take initial measurements before making the adjustment; measure each side of the SUV again after adjustment to make sure both sides were raised to the same height. You may need to have the alignment checked after adjusting the torsion bars...
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- #3244 of 3260
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torsion bar adjustment on a 2000 Yukon
by fongerelli
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Feb 07, 2009 (2:50 pm)
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Thanks for all the advice and it worked! It raised the front end about an inch which gave me more room for my 35 x 12.50 x 16.5" mud tires! I'm still hitting the windshield tank when I turn hard right though. I shaved as much as possible without any leakage. I might have to move it foward or up or re-position it elsewhere? Any thoughts on this anyone?
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- #3245 of 3260
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re-mounting the auto ride sensors on 00 Yukon?
by fongerelli
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Feb 08, 2009 (2:42 pm)
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Has anyone ever repositioned the sensors on the Yukon to make it higher? I would like to try this and is it safe? Please advise anyone.
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- #3246 of 3260
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Re: re-mounting the auto ride sensors on 00 Yukon? [fongerelli]
by rsht
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Feb 11, 2009 (6:01 am)
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Replying to: fongerelli (Feb 08, 2009 2:42 pm)
I take it that you are talking about the Electronic Air-shock/Auto-leveling system? If yes, I have helped my friend with his Suburban where we only re-adjusted the linkage to each position sensor to raise the rear end higher by just about an inch. If I recall correctly, we only extended the link rod by about half a turn. You may want to double check on your particular model if the link rod needs to be extended or shortened to raise/lower the ride height... By the way, I recall seeing some sort of acceptable range limit/specification in doing this kind of adjustments, you probably can find such information in one of the GM Service Manuals.
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- #3247 of 3260
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electronic auto ride
by fongerelli
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Feb 11, 2009 (12:30 pm)
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thanks a lot for the infor. Have you tried adjusting the torsion bar? That brought it about an inch but it has some side affects, at 45 the stering wheel shakes (and its not the balance on the wheels) Which way to turn them? I see them and just wanted to know exactly which rod to turn, I turn it shorter or towards the body or clockwise? Please advise.
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- #3248 of 3260
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Re: electronic auto ride [fongerelli]
by rsht
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Feb 12, 2009 (7:27 am)
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Replying to: fongerelli (Feb 11, 2009 12:30 pm)
I only done that on a Land Cruiser in the past; the ride height change will impact the wheel alignment setting, but not on wheel balance. As far as the shakes you are experiencing, since after your height adjustment, have you had the wheels realigned?
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- #3249 of 3260
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steerin wheel vibrates
by tborchman
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Feb 27, 2009 (10:22 am)
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i have a 2003 yukon xl and just this week we have noticed that the steering wheel vibrates even at low speeds. just ad steering linkage replaced in jan. any suggestions as to what the problem could be?
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- #3250 of 3260
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Re: steerin wheel vibrates [tborchman]
by fongerelli
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Feb 27, 2009 (10:52 am)
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Replying to: tborchman (Feb 27, 2009 10:22 am)
check your wheel balances and how many miles do you have on the yukon? I had my tie rods changed at 75k and I only have 99k now. Several places wanted me to change my pitman arm, idler arm and inter and outer tie rods and aligment which will cost approx 1,000. Which I don't have. So a friend of mine that works at wheels work came over and said to fill my boots on the sterring links that have zert fittings with grease and guess what? No more shimming at certain speeds!!! Unbelievable! All this time I took it to the dealer to have an oil and lube to my Yukon and when I took off the shield plate (2) on my Yukon, I discovered that none of the zert fitting were lubed. They were dry, so I filled them up with grease and the problem went away for me. I don't know what you have done with yours but check that first before spending lots of money for nothing.
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- #3251 of 3260
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Re: steerin wheel vibrates [fongerelli]
by tborchman
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Feb 27, 2009 (11:05 am)
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Replying to: fongerelli (Feb 27, 2009 10:52 am)
we have 44,000 and we are the original owners
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- #3252 of 3260
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Re: steerin wheel vibrates [tborchman]
by fongerelli
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Feb 27, 2009 (7:48 pm)
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Replying to: tborchman (Feb 27, 2009 11:05 am)
that is low miles. Did you change the wheels or do anything different? Does it vibrate all the time or only at certain speeds?
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