Rear Knuckle Alignment Link: Service and Repair
Toe LinkToe Link:
Removal
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: Orientation of the suspension fasteners is important. Make sure the fasteners are installed in the same direction as they were in when removed.
1. Measure the distance from the center of the hub to the lip of the fender with the vehicle in a level, static ground position (curb height).
2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.
3. Position a suitable jack under the wheel knuckle and raise the suspension until the distance between the center of the hub and the lip of the fender is equal to the measurement taken in Step 1.
4. Index-mark the toe link cam bolt to the subframe.
5. Remove the toe link cam adjuster nut, cam adjuster and cam bolt.
^ Discard the nut.
6. Remove and discard the toe link outboard nut and bolt and remove the toe link.
Installation
1. Position the toe link and install a new outboard bolt and nut.
^ Tighten to 350 Nm (259 ft. lbs.)
2. NOTE: Do not tighten the cam adjuster nut at this time.
Install the toe link cam bolt, cam adjuster and a new nut.
3. NOTE: Make sure the cam bolt and the adjustment cam are seated between the offsets before tightening the nut.
Align the index mark on the cam bolt with the index mark on the subframe and tighten the nut.
^ Tighten to 275 Nm (203 ft. lbs.)
4. Lower the suspension and remove the jack.
5. Check and, if necessary, adjust the rear toe.