Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
- Support the rear axle.
- Remove the park brake cable retaining clips to remove the parking brake cable from the track bar.
- Remove the rear axle tie rod retaining nuts.
- Remove the rear axle tie rod retaining bolts.
- Remove the rear axle tie rod from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Install the rear axle tie rod to the vehicle.
- Install the rear axle tie rod retaining bolts.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Important: Do not tighten the bolts unless the suspension is at the curb height position.
- Install the rear axle tie rod retaining nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 105 N·m (77 lb ft).
- Install the parking brake cable and retaining clips to the track bar.
- Remove the rear axle support.
- Lower the vehicle.