Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the rear wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Remove the Y-Link to knuckle retaining bolt (1) and nut (2).
- Remove the Y-Link to subframe retaining bolt (3) and nut (4).
- Remove the Y-Link (5).
- Inspect all parts for wear and damage.
Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in the Preface section.
Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in the Preface section.
Important: Mark the location of the bolt and nut relative to the Y-Link for correct re-assembly.
Important: Prevailing torque nuts must be discarded after removal.
Discard the nut.
Discard the nut.
Installation Procedure
- Install the Y-Link (5) into the subframe.
- Install the Y-Link to subframe retaining bolt (3) and NEW nut (4).
- Install the Y-Link to knuckle retaining bolt (1) and NEW nut (2).
- Lower the vehicle to the ground.
- Bounce the vehicle several times to settle the suspension.
- Check the vehicle rear wheel alignment and adjust if necessary. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications.
- Tighten the Y-Link to subframe retaining bolt (2) and NEW nut (1).
- Tighten the Y-Link to knuckle retaining bolt (2) and NEW nut (1).
Important: The Y-Link to subframe retaining bolt (3) and nut (4) must not to be fully tightened at this stage.
Do not fully tighten at this stage.
Important: The Y-Link to knuckle retaining bolt (1) and nut (2) must not to be fully tightened at this stage.
Do not fully tighten at this stage.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Important: The weight of the vehicle must be on a level surface and on all four wheels before fully tightening the nuts and bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt and nut to 100 N·m
(74 lb ft).
Tighten
Tighten the bolt and nut a first pass to 40 N·m
(30 lb ft).
Tighten the bolt and nut a final pass 120 Degrees.
