Removal

CAUTION: MAKE SURE VEHICLE IS PROPERLY SUPPORTED AND SQUARELY POSITIONED ON HOIST. TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY, PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TO THE OPPOSITE END OF THE VEHICLE THAT COMPONENTS WILL BE REMOVED FROM.

1. Raise vehicle on hoist.
2. Remove road wheel corresponding to the link being removed.

IMPORTANT: If rear lateral link is to be replaced, go to step 6.

3. Remove nut securing rear brake pipes to floor pan.
4. Support crossmember with a jack stand. Remove four crossmember-to-body attachment fasteners.
5. Lower crossmember to gain access to inboard lateral link fastener.
6. Remove lateral link-to-crossmember fastener.
7. Remove lateral link-to-knuckle fastener; remove lateral link from vehicle.