Rear Suspension

Rear Axle Tie Rod Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Raise and support the rear axle at the designed D-height. Refer to Trim Height Specifications (Trim Height Specifications).

Important: When disconnecting the rear axle tie rod, the air suspension system must be depressurized or the body may shift during the repair.


3. If equipped with air suspension, depressurize the air suspension system. Refer to Air Suspension Depressurization (Air Suspension Depressurization).
4. Remove the rear axle tie rod to the axle mounting bolt and nut.




5. Remove the rear axle tie rod to frame mounting bolt and nut.
6. Remove the rear axle tie rod from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





Important: When installing the rear axle tie rod the bushings inner sleeve off set (largest gap) is towards the rear axle.


1. Install the rear axle tie rod to the vehicle.
2. Install the rear axle tie rod to frame mounting bolt and nut.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

3. Install the rear axle tie rod to the axle mounting bolt and nut.

Tighten the rear axle tie rod mounting bolts to 190 Nm (140 ft. lbs.).

4. Remove the rear axle support.
5. Lower the vehicle.