Installation

INSTALLATION

NOTE: When installing link, ensure the following to avoid mis-installation:
- Heavier, thicker end goes toward crossmember.

- Fore-or-aft bow faces forward (curves around coil spring).
- Up-or-down bow faces downward.






1. Place link in bracket on crossmember (1). Install bolt and nut as shown. Do not tighten bolt at this time.
2. Install bolt and nut mounting link to knuckle (3) as shown. Do not tighten bolt at this time.




3. Set repair-side of rear suspension to curb height using following tools:
a. Place Receiver (2), Special Tool 9031-3, cup-side-down over top of crossmember rear mount bushing.
b. Place Curb Height Gage (3), Special Tool 9094, into shock absorber pocket in spring link and opposite end of tool over Receiver, Special Tool 9031-3.
c. Install bolt through crossmember rear mount bushing, Receiver, Special Tool 9031-3, and Curb Height Gage, Special Tool 9094. Install wing nut (1), hand tightening tool in place.
d. Move spring link up or down as necessary aligning shock mounting bolt hole with Curb Height Gage hole, then insert pin (4) through both.
4. Tighten camber link mounting bolts to:
- Bolt at crossmember - 68 Nm (50 ft. lbs.).
- Bolt at knuckle - 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.).

5. Remove special tools.
6. Install rear shock absorber and components removed to access it. Installation
7. Lower vehicle.
8. Perform wheel alignment. Service and Repair