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Adjust Link Replacement FE1 and FE3

Tools Required

J 24319-B Steering Linkage Puller

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 397546  Size: SH
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the hex nut from the adjustment link.

  3. Object Number: 643351  Size: SH
  4. Using the J 24319-B
  5. Using a block of wood and a suitable jack, support the rear support assembly.

  6. Object Number: 154308  Size: SH
  7. Remove the exhaust. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement in Engine Exhaust.

  8. Object Number: 105036  Size: SH
  9. Remove the two rear support assembly bolts and lower the support assembly.

  10. Object Number: 105028  Size: SH
  11. Remove the cam lock nut and the bolt.
  12. Remove the adjustment link from the support assembly.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 105028  Size: SH
  1. Install the adjustment link to the support assembly.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the cam lock nut, washer and bolt.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the cam lock nut to 91 N·m (67 lb ft).

  5. Install the adjustment link to the control arm nut.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 30 N·m (22 lb ft) then tighten an additional 180 degrees.


    Object Number: 105036  Size: SH
  7. Raise the support assembly.
  8. Install the rear two bolts in the support assembly to the body of the vehicle.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the support bolts to 191 N·m (141 lb ft).


    Object Number: 154308  Size: SH
  10. Remove the exhaust. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
  11. Lower the vehicle.
  12. Check the rear toe adjustment. Refer to Rear Toe Adjustment .

Adjust Link Replacement FE7

Tools Required

J 24319-B Steering Linkage Puller

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 567535  Size: SH
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Important: Hold the adjustment link studs with the hex tool.

  3. Remove the hex nut from the adjustment link.

  4. Object Number: 643351  Size: SH
  5. Using the J 24319-B separate the adjustment link from the lower control arm.

  6. Object Number: 475482  Size: SH
  7. Remove the support bracket bolts from the center support (1).
  8. Using a block of wood and suitable jack, support the rear support assembly.

  9. Object Number: 154308  Size: SH
  10. Remove the exhaust. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement .

  11. Object Number: 105036  Size: SH
  12. Remove two rear support assembly bolts and lower the support assembly.

  13. Object Number: 105028  Size: SH
  14. Remove the cam lock nut and the bolt.
  15. Remove the adjustment link from the support assembly.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 105028  Size: SH
  1. Install the adjustment link to the support assembly.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the cam lock nut, washer and bolt.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the cam lock nut to 105 N·m (77 lb ft).


    Object Number: 567535  Size: SH
  5. Install the adjustment link to the control arm hex nut.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the hex nut to 30 N·m (22 lb ft) then an additional 200 degrees.


    Object Number: 105036  Size: SH
  7. Raise the support assembly and the exhaust.
  8. Install the rear two bolts in the support assembly to the body of the vehicle.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the support bolts to 207 N·m (153 lb ft).


    Object Number: 154308  Size: SH
  10. Install the exhaust. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement .

  11. Object Number: 475482  Size: SH
  12. Install the center support bracket bolts (1).
  13. Tighten
    Tighten the center support bracket bolts to 128 N·m (94 lb ft)

  14. Lower the vehicle.
  15. Check the rear toe adjustment. Refer to Rear Toe Adjustment .