Rear Knuckle Alignment Link: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE





1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Support the rear axle at a curb height position.
3. Remove the following parts from the frame bracket:
- The rear tie rod mountings bolt
- The washers
- The rear tie rod mountings nut





4. Remove the following parts from the axle bracket:
- The rear tie rod mountings bolt
- The washers
- The rear tie rod mountings nut





5. Remove the rear tie rod.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE





1. Position the rear tie rod in the frame bracket.





2. Loosely install the following parts to the axle bracket:
- The bolt
- The washers
- The nut





3. Position the rear tie rod in the axle bracket.

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Loosely install the following parts to the frame bracket:
- The bolt
- The washers
- The nut
- Tighten the rear tie rod to axle bracket nut to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.).
- Tighten the tie rod to the frame bracket nut to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.).
5. Remove the rear axle support.
6. Lower the vehicle.