Adjust Link Replacement FE7
Tools Required
J 24319-B
Steering Linkage Puller
Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
Important: Hold the adjustment link studs with the hex tool.
- Remove the hex nut from the adjustment link.
- Using the
J 24319-B
separate the adjustment link from the lower control arm.
- Remove the support bracket bolts from the center support (1).
- Using a block of wood and suitable jack, support the rear support assembly.
- Remove the exhaust. Refer to
Exhaust System Replacement
.
- Remove two rear support assembly bolts and lower the support assembly.
- Remove the cam lock nut and the bolt.
- Remove the adjustment link from the support assembly.
Installation Procedure
- Install the adjustment link to the support assembly.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the cam lock nut, washer and bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the cam lock nut to 105 N·m (77 lb ft).
- Install the adjustment link to the control arm hex nut.
Tighten
Tighten the hex nut to 30 N·m (22 lb ft) then an additional 200 degrees.
- Raise the support assembly and the exhaust.
- Install the rear two bolts in the support assembly to the body of the vehicle.
Tighten
Tighten the support bolts to 207 N·m (153 lb ft).
- Install the exhaust. Refer to
Exhaust System Replacement
.
- Install the center support bracket bolts (1).
Tighten
Tighten the center support bracket bolts to 128 N·m (94 lb ft)
- Lower the vehicle.
- Check the rear toe adjustment. Refer to
Rear Toe Adjustment
.
Adjust Link Replacement FE1 and FE3
Tools Required
J 24319-B
Steering Linkage Puller
Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
Important: Hold the adjustment link studs with the hex tool.
- Remove the hex nut from the adjustment link.
- Use the
J 24319-B
to separate the adjustment link from the control arm.
- Remove the exhaust. Refer to
Exhaust System Replacement
.
- Remove the rear suspension support. Refer to
Rear Support Replacement
.
- Remove the cam lock nut and the bolt.
- Remove the adjustment link from the support assembly.
Installation Procedure
- Install the adjustment link to the support assembly.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the cam lock nut, washer and bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the cam lock nut to 91 N·m (67 lb ft).
- Install the adjustment link to the control arm.
- Install the adjustment link nut.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 30 N·m (22 lb ft) then tighten an additional 180 degrees.
- Install the rear suspension support. Refer to
Rear Support Replacement
.
- Install the exhaust. Refer to
Exhaust System Replacement
.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Check the rear toe adjustment. Refer to
Rear Toe Adjustment
.