Rear Knuckle Alignment Link: Service and Repair

Toe Link









Removal

NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is 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.

NOTICE: Suspension bushing fasteners must be tightened with the weight of the vehicle resting on the wheel and tires or incorrect clamp load and bushing damage may occur.

1. Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Wheels and Tires.

2. Remove and discard the toe link inboard nut, cam adjuster and cam bolt.

3. Remove and discard the toe link outboard bolt and nut then remove the toe link.

Installation

1. NOTE: Do not tighten the bolt at this time.

Position the toe link and loosely install the new toe link outboard bolt and nut.

2. NOTE: Do not tighten the bolt at this time.

Loosely install the new toe link inboard bolt and nut.

3. Install the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Wheels and Tires.

4. With the weight of the vehicle on the wheel and tire, tighten the toe link outboard bolt to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).

5. With the weight of the vehicle on the wheel and tire, tighten the toe link inboard nut to 200 Nm (148 lb-ft).