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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2004 🢒 Malibu 🢒 General Information 🢒 General Information 🢒 Rear Suspension Link Replacement - Toe Link

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

    3. Object Number: 1236978 Size: SH
  3. Remove the toe link to steering knuckle bolt.
  4. Remove the toe link to support assembly bolt and nut.
  5. Remove the toe link from the rear support assembly and vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1236978 Size: SH
  1. Install the toe link into the support assembly
  2. Loosely install the toe assembly bolt and nut.

    3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the toe link to steering knuckle.

    4. Tighten

        • Tighten the bolt and nut to 110 N·m (81 lb ft) plus 70 degrees.
        • Tighten the toe assembly bolt and nut to 110 N·m (81 lb ft) plus 70 degrees.
  4. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Adjust the rear toe. Refer to Rear Toe Adjustment .