Adjust Link Replacement FE7

Special Tools

J 24319-B Steering Linkage Puller

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.

Note: Hold the adjustment link studs with the hex tool.

2. Remove the hex nut from the adjustment link.



3. Using the J 24319-B separate the adjustment link from the lower control arm.



4. Remove the support bracket bolts from the center support (1).
5. Using a block of wood and suitable jack, support the rear support assembly.



6. Remove the exhaust. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement.



7. Remove two rear support assembly bolts and lower the support assembly.



8. Remove the cam lock nut and the bolt.
9. Remove the adjustment link from the support assembly.

1. Install the adjustment link to the support assembly.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

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

Tighten
Tighten the cam lock nut to 105 N·m (77 lb ft).




3. 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.




4. Raise the support assembly and the exhaust.
5. 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).




6. Install the exhaust. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement.



7. Install the center support bracket bolts (1).

Tighten
Tighten the center support bracket bolts to 128 N·m (94 lb ft).

8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Check the rear toe adjustment. Refer to Rear Toe Adjustment.

Adjust Link Replacement FE1 and FE3

Special Tools

J 24319-B Steering Linkage Puller

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.

Note: Hold the adjustment link studs with the hex tool.

2. Remove the hex 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.
5. Remove the rear suspension support. Refer to Rear Support Replacement.



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

1. Install the adjustment link to the support assembly.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

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

Tighten
Tighten the cam lock nut to 91 N·m (67 lb ft).




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

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

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