Forward Lateral Link

REAR SUSPENSION

INSTALLATION - FORWARD LATERAL LINK

CAUTION: Do not attempt to straighten or repair a lateral link. Do not apply heat to the lateral link adjusting screws or to the jam nuts (if so equipped) for any reason.

NOTE: If the forward lateral link is equipped so, install it with the cup in cast portion facing down and toward rear knuckle (Fig. 11).

(1) Install the lateral link with the attaching nut and bolt at the rear suspension crossmember (Fig. 12). Do not tighten bolt at this time.
(2) Install the lateral link with the attaching nut, bolt and washer at the rear knuckle (Fig. 11). Tighten the lateral link-to-knuckle bolt nut to 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.).
(3) Tighten the lateral link-to-crossmember bolt nut to 88 Nm (65 ft. lbs.).
(4) Install the stabilizer bar attaching link, isolator bushings and attaching nut on the forward lateral link (Fig. 11). Tighten the nut to 31 Nm (23 ft. lbs.).
(5) Install the wheel and tire assembly. Progressively tighten the wheel mounting nuts in crisscross sequence until all nuts are torqued to half specification. Repeat the tightening sequence to the full specified torque of 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
(6) Lower the vehicle.
(7) Check and reset rear wheel Camber (if applicable) and Toe to specifications as required.