Rear Suspension

Adjust Link Replacement

Special Tools

J 24319-B Steering Linkage Puller

Removal Procedure




1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the nut from the adjustment link.




3. Use the J 24319-B to separate the adjustment link from the control arm.
4. Remove the exhaust. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement (Service and Repair).
5. Remove the rear suspension support. Refer to Rear Support Replacement (Rear Support Replacement).




6. Remove the cam lock nut and the bolt.
7. Remove the adjustment link from the support assembly.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the adjustment link to the support assembly.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the cam lock nut, washer and bolt.

Tighten the cam lock nut to 91 Nm (67 lb ft).




3. Install the adjustment link to the control arm.
4. Install the adjustment link nut.

Tighten the nut to 30 Nm (22 lb ft) then tighten an additional 180 degrees.

5. Install the rear suspension support. Refer to Rear Support Replacement (Rear Support Replacement).
6. Install the exhaust. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement (Service and Repair).
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Check the rear toe adjustment. Refer to Rear Toe Adjustment (Rear Toe Adjustment).