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Lateral Link Replacement Front

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1255670  Size: SH
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the rear wheels.
  3. Remove the rear parallel link bolt-to-knuckle and the bolt-to-rear crossmember.
  4. Remove the rear parallel link.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1255671  Size: SH
  1. Install the front parallel link bolt-to-knuckle and the cam bolt-to-rear crossmember.
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the front parallel link bolt-to-knuckle to 110 N·m (81 lb ft).

  3. Adjust the rear toe, if needed. Refer to Rear Toe Adjustment .
  4. Tighten the front parallel link cam bolt-to-crossmember.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the cam bolt to 80 N·m (59 lb ft).

Lateral Link Replacement Rear

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1255673  Size: SH
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the rear wheels.
  3. Remove the rear parallel link.
  4. Remove the stabilizer shaft-to-stabilizer link nut.

Installation Procedure


Object Number: 1255675  Size: SH

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Install the rear parallel link with bolt-to-knuckle and the bolt-to-rear crossmember.

Tighten
Tighten the rear parallel link bolt-to-knuckle and the bolt-to-crossmember to 110 N·m (81 lb ft).