Torque Rod: Service and Repair
Removal ProcedureImportant: When raising the vehicle, support the vehicle by the frame, allowing the suspension to fully extend (unloaded).
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Support the rear axle with an adjustable jack stand.
3. Remove the center support bearing (2) bolts from the torque arm (1), if equipped with a two-piece propeller shaft only.
4. Remove the torque arm bolts (2), washers (3) and nuts (4) from the rear axle (1).
5. If equipped with a automatic transmission remove the following:
5.1. Remove the torque arm inner bracket bolts (3 and 8) and nuts (5).
5.2. Remove the torque arm outer bracket (9).
5.3. Remove the torque arm inner bracket (10).
5.4. Remove the torque arm (6).
6. If equipped with a manual transmission (M49 shown, MM6 similar) remove the following:
6.1. Remove the torque arm outer bracket bolt (5), washer and nut (7).
6.2. Remove the torque arm inner bracket bolt (6) and nut (7).
6.3. Remove the torque arm outer bracket (3).
6.4. Remove the torque arm inner bracket (2).
6.5. Remove the torque arm (4).
Installation Procedure
1. If equipped with a manual transmission (M49 shown, MM6 similar) install the following:
2. Install the torque arm inner bracket (2) to the transmission (1).
3. Install the torque arm outer bracket (3) to the inner bracket (2) and loosely install the torque arm outer bracket bolts (5 and 6), washer, and nuts (7).
4. Insert the torque arm (4) into the torque arm brackets (2 and 3).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
5. Tighten the torque arm outer bracket bolts (5 and 6) or nuts (7).
- Tighten the torque arm outer bracket bolt (5) to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
- Tighten the torque arm outer bracket bolt (6) to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
- Tighten the torque arm bracket nuts (7) to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.).
6. If equipped with a automatic transmission install the following:
6.1. Install the torque arm inner bracket (10) to the transmission (4).
6.2. Install the torque arm outer bracket (9) to the inner bracket (10) and loosely install the torque arm inner bracket bolts (3 and 8), washer, and nuts (1).
6.3. Insert the torque arm (6) into the torque arm brackets (9 and 10).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
6.4. Tighten the torque arm inner bracket bolts (3 and 8) or nuts (1).
- Tighten the torque arm inner bracket bolts (3 and 8) to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
- Tighten the torque arm bracket nuts (1) to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.).
7. Position the torque arm (5) onto the rear axle (1).
8. Install the torque arm bolts (2) washers (3) and the nuts (4).
9. Tighten the torque arm bolts (2) or nuts (4).
- Tighten the torque arm bolt (2) to 130 Nm (96 ft. lbs.).
- Tighten the torque arm nuts (4) to 132 Nm (97 ft. lbs.).
10. Install the center support bearing (2) bolts to the torque arm (1), if equipped with a two piece propeller shaft.
- Tighten the center support bearing (2) bolts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
11. Remove the adjustable jack stand.
12. Lower the vehicle.