Rear Knuckle Alignment Link: Service and Repair

Toe Link





Removal and Installation

CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital parts and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number must be installed if installation becomes necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

CAUTION: Do not tighten the toe link-to-frame cam bolt or toe link-to-wheel knuckle bolt until the installation procedure is complete and the weight of the vehicle is resting on the wheel and tire assemblies.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Index-mark the cam bolt and cam washer positions.
3. Remove and discard the bolt and washer.
^ To install, tighten to 225 Nm (166 lb-ft).
4. Remove the toe link-to-frame cam bolt, cam washer and nut.
^ To install, tighten to 275 Nm (203 lb-ft).
5. Remove the toe link.

6. CAUTION: Do not tighten the toe link-to-frame cam bolt or the toe link-to-wheel knuckle bolt until the installation procedure is complete and the weight of the vehicle is resting on the wheel and tire assemblies.

NOTE: Using the index marks made in Step 5, transfer the marks onto the new cam bolt and cam washer. Use these index marks when installing the toe link.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
7. Check and, if necessary, adjust the rear toe.