Equalizer Beam Link Replacement - Left Side

Equalizer Beam Link Replacement - Left Side

Special Tools

EN-45059 - Angle Sensor Kit

For equivalent regional tools. Refer to Special Tools Rear Suspension.

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.

2. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.





3. Remove and DISCARD exhaust front pipe to exhaust rear muffler nuts (2, 3).

4. Remove rear exhaust pipe (1) from flange.

5. DISCARD flange gasket.





Note:
There may be additional attachment points, depending on the powertrain in the vehicle.

6. Loosen rear exhaust muffler from suspension points (1, 2, 3).





7. Remove 3 rivets (1) from equalizer beam center link heat shield (2).





8. Remove the equalizer beam link bolt (1) from the rear axle (2).





9. Remove and discard the equalizer beam link bolt and nut (1) from equalizer beam center link (2).

10. Remove equalizer beam link from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

1. Insert equalizer beam link to the vehicle.





Note:
Following step must be proceed in order to achieve correct rear axle joints alignment.

2. Using the lift table, raise the axle to the proper trim height specification by measuring the vertical distance (a) between the center of the wheel hub (2) and top of the wheel opening (1).

Dimension (a): 385 mm (15.16 in)





Warning:
Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Warning Torque-to-Yield Fastener Warning.


Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

3. Install the NEW equalizer beam link bolt and nut (1) to equalizer beam center link (2) and tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb ft) + 60°, using the EN-45059 - angle meter.





4. Instal the equalizer beam link bolt (1) to the rear axle (2) and tighten to 160 Nm (118 lb ft).

5. Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.





6. Install 3 rivets (1) to equalizer beam center link heat shield (2).





Note:
There may be additional attachment points, depending on the powertrain in the vehicle.

7. Install rear exhaust muffler to suspension points (1, 2, 3).





8. Install NEW flange gasket.

9. Install rear exhaust pipe (1) to flange.

Caution:
Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution

10. Install NEW exhaust front pipe to exhaust rear muffler nuts (2, 3) and tighten to 17 Nm (13 lb ft).

11. Lower the vehicle.