Rear Suspension

Adjust Link Replacement

Removal Procedure

Note:
The following procedure indicates servicing the left side of the vehicle. Servicing the right side of the vehicle is similar.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.

2. Remove the rear shock absorber. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement Shock Absorber Replacement.





3. Remove the retaining nut from the adjuster link to the knuckle.





4. Install a wrench to hold the adjuster cam bolt.





Note:
In steps 5 and 6, if servicing other suspension components, mark the relationship of the adjuster cams to the mounting brackets to aid in the re-installation of the adjustment link.

5. Mark a point of reference on the adjuster cam and the mounting bracket.





6. Remove the front adjuster nut (1) and the adjuster cam (2).





7. Remove the rear adjuster nut (1), adjuster cam (2).

8. Maneuver the adjuster bolt (3) so as to remove it from the mounting bracket.





9. Remove the adjuster link from the knuckle and the mounting bracket,

Installation Procedure





1. Install the adjuster link on the knuckle and in the mounting bracket.





2. Install the adjuster bolt (3) in the mounting bracket and adjuster link.

3. Install the rear adjuster cam (2) and adjuster nut (1). Finger tighten the nut at this time.





4. Install the front adjuster cam (2) and the adjuster nut (1). Finger tighten the nut at this time.





Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

5. Install the retaining nut for the adjuster link.

Tighten the retaining nut to 75 Nm (55 lb ft) plus 60 degrees.

6. Install the rear shock absorber. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement Shock Absorber Replacement.





Note:
If servicing other suspension components, align the relationship marks on the adjuster cam and the mounting brackets to aid in the re-installation of the adjustment link.

7. Align the reference marks on the adjuster cam and the mounting bracket.





8. Install a wrench to hold the adjuster cam bolt.

9. Tighten the adjuster cam nuts.

Tighten the adjuster cam nuts to 140 Nm (103 lb ft).

10. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.

11. Align the rear suspension. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications Specifications.