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Spring Link







INSTALLATION





1. Position bushing (1) over rear of crossmember bushing bore.
2. Assemble tools over bushing and crossmember as shown. Ensure Receiver, Special Tool 9032-3 (4), is positioned to avoid welds on rear of crossmember bushing bore.
3. Using hand tools, tighten Press screw-drive, pressing bushing into crossmember. Install bushing until screw-drive stops, when bushing contacts Receiver on opposite side of crossmember.
4. Remove tools.




5. Swing spring link (3) up to bushing in crossmember (1) and install bolt and nut (4) fastening spring link to crossmember. Do not tighten bolt at this time.
6. Install rear spring as well as all components necessary to access it. Rear Hub / Bearing - Installation
7. Lower vehicle.
8. Position vehicle on alignment rack/drive-on hoist. Raise vehicle as necessary to access mounting bolt.
9. Tighten spring link bolt at crossmember to 109 Nm (80 ft. lbs.) torque.
10. Perform wheel alignment. Service and Repair