Preliminary Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
3. Remove the rear spring. Refer to Rear Spring Replacement.

1

Rear Suspension Link Inner Bolt/Nut

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Procedure

1. Install NEW bolt.
2. Torque on nut.

Tighten
90 N·m(66 lb ft) + 60 degrees

2

Rear Axle Lower Control Arm

Procedure

Check the rear alignment after installation. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement.

Preliminary Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
3. Remove the rear spring. Refer to Rear Spring Replacement.
4. Remove the wheel drive shaft retaining nut and disengage the wheel drive shaft spindle from the wheel hub assembly. Refer to Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.
5. Remove the shock absorber lower fastener. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement.

1

Rear Suspension Link Fastener

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Procedure

1. Install a NEW bolt.
2. Torque on nut.

Tighten
150 N·m (111 lb ft) + 60 degrees + 15 degrees

2

Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Fastener (Qty: 2)

Procedure

1. Install a NEW bolt.
2. Torque on nut.

Tighten
115 N·m (85 lb ft) + 90 degrees + 15 degrees

3

Rear Axle Lower Control Arm

Procedure

Use a proper jack stand to load the control arm when tightening the fasteners.