Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in the Preface section.
Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in the Preface section.
Important: Before checking and adjusting any wheel alignment angles bounce the vehicle to settle the suspension to normal ride height.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Important: The weight of the vehicle must be on a level surface such as an alignment rack and on all four wheels before fully tightening the bolts and nuts that have been partially tightened. Failure to comply with this requirement may adversely affect the ride and handling characteristics of the vehicle.
Important: Do not allow the I-Link adjuster (2) to turn while tightening the I-Link adjuster lock nuts (1 and 3).
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in the Preface section.
Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in the Preface section.
Important: Do not fully tighten the NEW lock nut (2) at this time.
Important: The weight of the vehicle must be on a level surface and on all four wheels before fully tightening the nut.
Important: The suggested method to settle the rear suspension is with the wheels on the ground, open rear compartment lid and support the lid with a suitable brace. Using your hands press down hard on the rear compartment floor and release a number of times.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Important: The weight of the vehicle must be on a level surface such as an alignment rack and on all four wheels before fully tightening the bolts and nuts that have been partially tightened. Failure to comply with this requirement may adversely affect the ride and handling characteristics of the vehicle.
Important: Do not allow the bolt adjuster (1) to turn while tightening the lock nut (2).
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 175 N·m (129 lb ft).